Suffolk County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, March 15, 1977
Add to My HeroesJack Burkhardt, Sr.
Police Officer Jack Burkhardt was killed when he fell from a ladder while climbing to the roof of a shopping center.
He had responded to the shopping center to investigate reports of a disturbance.
Officer Burkhardt had served with the Suffolk County Police Department for over 12 years.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 12 years, 1 month
- Badge 1034
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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