Plainville Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, November 2, 2001
Add to My HeroesMichael Maher
Special Police Officer Mike Maher was struck by a dump truck and killed while directing traffic at a paving project at the intersection of Routes 1 and 152.
The dump truck was backing up when it struck and ran over him at 3:00 p.m.
Officer Maher was a United States Navy Reserves veteran and had served with the Plainville Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his two daughters, two brothers, a sister, and two grandsons.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 29 ReflectionsPatrolman Maher, it has been 24 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 16years of law enforcement service to the citizens of New Haven.
Chief (Ret) Steven MarshallGeorges Mills, NH
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