Auxiliary Police Officer Barnett William Bloom, Cheltenham Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

Auxiliary Police Officer Barnett William Bloom

Cheltenham Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, November 6, 1984

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Barnett William Bloom

Auxiliary Police Officer Barnett Bloom was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Church Road and Stahr Road, in Elkins Park.

He and two other officers were directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic near a library that was being used as an election polling place. He was transported to Rolling Hill Hospital after being struck by the vehicle but passed away several hours later.

Officer Bloom had served with the Cheltenham Township Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, sister, and brother.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 13 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

election

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Officer Bloom,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cheltenham Township. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 6, 2024