Patrolman Joseph C. Wallis, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Joseph C. Wallis

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, January 1, 1921

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Joseph C. Wallis

Patrolman Joseph Wallis was killed when he lost control of his patrol motorcycle while driving on Kings Highway near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn.

Patrolman Wallis was on patrol on his department motorcycle with a sidecar attached. He skidded off the roadway, striking a pole, and was thrown from the motorcycle. Patrolmen who were on duty at a nearby police booth heard the crash and responded. When they arrived, they found Patrolman Wallis fatally injured.

The second officer was seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital and later recovered from his injuries.

Patrolman Wallis was a United States Navy veteran and served with the New York City Police Department for five years. He was assigned to the 72nd Precinct, the present-day 61st Precinct.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, motorcycle crash, routine driving

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Patrolman Wallis,
On today, the 104th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 1, 2025