Teaneck Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Monday, February 11, 1957
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: February 11, 1957
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Eugene Deckert suffered a fatal heart attack several hours after he assisted other officers in subduing a violent and deranged woman.
After she was under control, the officers had to carry her to the ninth floor of the hospital.
Sergeant Deckert had served with the Teaneck Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.