Patrolman John Ivar Jackson

Patrolman John Ivar Jackson | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman John Ivar Jackson

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, September 4, 1929

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John Ivar Jackson

Patrolman John Jackson was struck and killed by a car moments after stepping off a streetcar while walking his beat in West Roxbury.

The collision caused him to be thrown into the windshield of the car and then onto the pavement. He suffered a fractured skull as a result of the impact. A passing motorist stopped and transported Patrolman Jackson to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Patrolman Jackson was a WWI veteran who served with the Boston Police Department for 11 months. He was survived by his wife, 8-year-old son, and 1-year-old daughter.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 11 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

foot patrol, single vehicle crash

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Patrolman Jackson, it has been 94 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

September 4, 2023

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