Patrolman Joseph Barlow

Patrolman Joseph Barlow | McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma Patrolman Joseph Barlow | McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma
McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma
Patrolman Joseph Barlow | McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma
Patrolman Joseph Barlow | McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma
Patrolman Joseph Barlow

McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, March 20, 2023

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Joseph Barlow

Patrolman Joseph Barlow succumbed to injuries received on March 17th, 2023, when he was struck head-on while escorting a funeral procession for a member of his department who had passed away.

The procession was traveling on Highway 75, near 151st Street S in Glenpool, when the pickup truck crossed the center line and struck his patrol car head-on. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.

The driver of the truck was arrested and charged with causing an accident without carrying a driver’s license, reckless driving, and causing great bodily injury. First-degree manslaughter was charged after Patrolman Barlow passed away.

Patrolman Barlow was United States Army veteran and served with the McAlester Police Department for over one year. He is survived by his wife, toddler son, and mother.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 1 year, 7 months
  • Badge 114
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Friday, March 17, 2023
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Arrested

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
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Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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