Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, June 1, 1972
Add to My HeroesDennis R. Heap
Officer Dennis Heap was killed in a motorcycle crash at Florida Boulevard and Cloud Street while en route to escort a funeral procession.
Another vehicle made a left turn in front of his motorcycle, causing a collision.
Officer Heap had served with the Baton Rouge Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsI have still not forgotten you after all these years. But for you who knows where I would have ended up. You are always in my thoughts, always in my heart, and maybe still guiding me. I'm retired now. I had a career of over 40 years in one form or another in the criminal justice system because you took the time to encourage me. With the kindest of respect Larry Gould, PhD, retired Louisiana State Police, former deputy East baton rouge parish sheriff's office and former baton rouge city police officer.
Larry A Gould, PhD, Retired Sergeant LSP
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