Bishop Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, August 15, 2001
Add to My HeroesRichard Eugene Perkins
Officer Richard Perkins was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to assist a deputy from a neighboring agency stop a suspected drunk driver.
He was traveling on Highway 395 and was attempting to make a U-turn when his vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer.
Officer Perkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Bishop Police Department for 11 years, and had previously worked for two other agencies.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 912
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 43 ReflectionsYour family misses you Uncle. As does everyone else whose lives were touched by your legendary presence.
Rest easy beyond those pearly gates.
CPL Perkins, Alexander
MP USMC Ret.
May 31, 2024
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