Police Officer Russell Clifford Long, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer Russell Clifford Long

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, November 7, 1954

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Russell Clifford Long

Police Officer Russell Long suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting other officers disperse a crowd at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium following the Catholic League high school football championship game.

Officer Long had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his father and sister.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 8 years, 4 months
Badge 4032

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Officer Long,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 7, 2024