Corrections Officer Claude W. Cromie

Corrections Officer Claude W. Cromie | New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
Corrections Officer Claude W. Cromie

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch Saturday, February 6, 1982

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Claude W. Cromie

Corrections Officer Claude Cromie suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted as he was escorting a disruptive inmate from the day-room of a housing unit at Clinton Correctional Facility.

Officer Cromie had been a guard at the maximum-security Clinton Correctional Facility for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour 21 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available
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Officer Cromie,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
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