Police Officer Desmond J. Casey, San Jose Police Department, California

Police Officer Desmond J. Casey

San Jose Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, October 25, 1999

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Desmond J. Casey

Officer Desmond Casey was killed when the helicopter he was piloting crashed at 3:36 pm.

Officer Casey and a mechanic were flying the helicopter to the San Jose International Airport after receiving mechanical work. During the flight, the rear of the helicopter experienced mechanical failure, causing it to spin out of control. Officer Casey was able to crash-land the helicopter in an empty spot on the I 880 and The Alameda, avoiding a worse disaster. Both he and the mechanic were killed in the crash.

Officer Casey was a California National Guard veteran and had served with the San Jose Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his parents and fiancee.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 10 years
Badge 2705
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash, mechanical failure

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Desmond Casey, a fine man and brilliant flyer, An excellent police motorcycle officer as well. A very kind and giving soul. Pride of a nation. We did many a mission together; always kept the shiny side up and the greasy side down, together!
I miss my friend Desmond Casey.

Sgt. Tim Halpin
San Jose Police Dept.

September 5, 2025