Pilot Officer Bernard Livingston Carter, Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

Pilot Officer Bernard Livingston Carter

Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 1975

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Bernard Livingston Carter

Pilot Officer Bernard Carter and a civilian observer were killed in a helicopter crash while assisting with the control of a riot at a local junior high school.

He had radioed in that the riot seemed to be subsiding and that he was going to clear the area. A call came in minutes later that there had been a helicopter crash. Officers arrived at South Carefree Circle and discovered that it was the police helicopter that had crashed.

Officer Carter was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash, Riot

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Officer Carter,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 14, 2025