Brockton Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, August 19, 1931
Add to My HeroesJohn F. Sullivan
Officer Sullivan died of injuries he received the previous winter when he slipped and fell on ice while walking his beat in the Cambello section of Brockton. Officer Sullivan's leg broke as a result of the fall and the injury became infected. The infection led to Officer Sullivan's death the following August.
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Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Sullivan, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
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