Naugatuck Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Sunday, March 17, 1991
Add to My HeroesNancy Ellen Nichols
Officer Nancy Nichols was killed when she was struck by a car after stopping to help a fellow officer.
The first female officer hired by the Naugatuck Police Department, Officer Nichols was also the first female officer in Connecticut to die in the line of duty. Officer Nichols is survived by her son.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsNancy was my classmate in the Ct. Police Academy 189th session in 1985. She was one of 3 women in the class of 35. She so soft spoken, well liked by everyone in the class. I can’t believe how fast time goes by ! When I drive through Naugatuck, she is always in my thoughts. Continue to rest in peace my classmate !!!
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