Sea Isle City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 26, 1992
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 14
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: August 26, 1992
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Michael Cullinane died when he attempted to rescue an unconscious worker from a construction pit at 26th Street and Landis Avenue and was overcome by lethal gasses.
Just the day before, Officer Cullinane was integral to the rescue efforts that saved another construction worker's life at the same job site.
Officer Cullinane was a New Jersey Air National Guard Reserve veteran and had served with the Sea Isle City Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, five sisters, and three brothers.