Police Officer Paul F. Mawaka

Police Officer Paul F. Mawaka | Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
Police Officer Paul F. Mawaka

Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, October 30, 1973

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Paul F. Mawaka

Police Officer Paul Mawaka was killed in a motorcycle crash while on duty.

He was struck by a hit-and-run driver while returning to the station at the end of his shift. The driver was never found.

Officer Mawaka had served with the Springfield Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, Claire, and three daughters, Laura, Wendy and Kimberly.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge 158

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, hit-and-run

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Officer Mawaka, it has been 51 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 9 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Springfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 30, 2024

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