Police Matron Anna Hart, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Police Matron Anna Hart

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, July 24, 1916

Anna Hart

Police Matron Anna Hart was killed after being struck on the head with an iron bed-post. The inmate who struck her was attempting to get her keys in his attempt to escape from the county jail. The suspect was sentenced to death and electrocuted on February 6, 1917.

Matron Hart had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for six years and and is thought to be the first female officer in the United States. She is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio and was survived by her five siblings.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Executed

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Matron Anna Hart of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 24, 2018