Chicago Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, October 8, 1935
Add to My HeroesJoseph Klocek
Park Police Officer Joseph Klocek was assigned to motorcycle patrol. While covering his beat in Chicago's Holly Park, Officer Klocek was involved in an accident when his motorcycle hit a rough patch of road on 84th Street between Yates and Phillips Avenue. He sustained serious injuries which resulted in his death.
Officer Klocek was survived by his wife and daughter.
The Chicago Park District Police in the City of Chicago was disbanded in 1957. Remaining officers were transferred to the Chicago Police Department through an intergovernmental agreement. Fallen officers are currently honored on the memorial wall of the Chicago Police Department as Chicago Police Officers.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge 400
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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