New Milford Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Wednesday, June 3, 1964
Add to My HeroesHarmon Kenneth Couch
Patrolman Kenneth Couch drowned while attempting to make a rescue in the Housatonic River.
He drowned after falling out of a boat during a search and rescue operation.
Patrolman Couch was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the New Milford Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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View all 13 ReflectionsPatrolman Couch , it has been 59 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.
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