Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, July 7, 1931
Add to My HeroesThomas H. Day
Detective Thomas Day was killed in an automobile crash while transporting a prisoner.
Patrolman Day apprehended a suspect, and at that time, the practice was to have the suspect drive the police car to headquarters while the officer guarded him. This particular suspect, by intent or inability, was unable to handle the vehicle and careened wildly into a utility pole. Patrolman Day was killed.
The driver was charged with manslaughter, but there are no additional details about the incident.
Detective Day had been with the Columbus Division of Police for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 172
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Thomas H. Day of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio, and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 7, 2024
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