Patrolman Daniel Furtado

Patrolman Daniel Furtado | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Patrolman Daniel Furtado

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, October 8, 1950

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Daniel Furtado

Patrolman Daniel Furtado was killed in a motorcycle accident on Woodland Street, in Boylston, on his first day of patrol out of the academy, and the sixth day after being appointed.

He was returning to the barracks when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree in the town of Holden.

Patrolman Furtado was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 6 days
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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Patrolman Furtado, it has been 73 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 you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 8, 2023

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