Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Wednesday, June 20, 1990
Add to My HeroesPatrick O. Briggs
Officer Briggs, a motorcycle officer, was killed while in pursuit of a speeding motorist. Officer Briggs swerved to avoid a motorist and struck a concrete median and tree. He had recently been chosen to be a Recruit Training Officer for the Phoenix Police Training Academy.
The spot where Officer Briggs was killed is the exact same spot where Officer Wayne Scott was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 10, 2002, under identical circumstances.
Officer Briggs had been with the agency for seven years and is survived by his parents and two siblings.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 4317
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsOfficer Briggs,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens Phoenix. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 20, 2020
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