Norwich Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Add to My HeroesJosip Peperni
Lieutenant Josip Peperni died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Lieutenant Peperni had served with the Norwich Police Department for over 19 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, a granddaughter, and two sisters.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 19 years, 6 months
- Badge 285
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsJoe,
You are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Not a day goes by without a memory of you passing through the halls of the PD.
Thank you for all your guidance over the years. You most certainly earned my respect, loyalty and love. Until we meet again my friend, Rest In Peace.
Gone But Never To Be Forgotten
PO Daniel P. Collins, #295
Norwich Police Department, CT
May 12, 2023
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