Sergeant George C. Higgins, Harrington Park Police Department, New Jersey

Sergeant George C. Higgins

Harrington Park Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, May 28, 1970

George C. Higgins

Sergeant George Higgins suffered a fatal heart attack after he and another officer stopped a vehicle after observing it drive through the lawn of the public library.

They pursued the suspect a short distance before stopping the vehicle. As Sergeant Higgins stepped from the patrol car he collapsed.

Sergeant Higgins had served with the Harrington Park Police Department for 14 years.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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George reflected the humanity of the police officers who served in the HPPD when I was a kid growing up in Harrington Park in the 50's and 60's . He was from the Henny Block school. George was a member of the community and his life was intertwined with those of its inhabitants. So he treated his fellow residents with dignity and respect, and in turn he earned their respect and admiration. We miss him and hold him up as example to be followed by all.

Robert D. Herpst
Kid from Harrington Park

May 18, 2016