Mounted Patrolman James P. Cavanaugh

Mounted Patrolman James P. Cavanaugh | Providence Police Department, Rhode Island
Providence Police Department, Rhode Island
Mounted Patrolman James P. Cavanaugh

Providence Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Tuesday, December 26, 1916

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James P. Cavanaugh

Patrolman James Cavanaugh succumbed to injuries sustained several weeks earlier when his horse slipped on ice, throwing him to the ground on Manton Avenue.

Patrolman Cavanaugh was assigned to the Mounted Command and had served with the Providence Police Department for nine years.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Animal related
  • Incident Date Not available

mounted patrol, weather

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Patrolman Cavanaugh, it has been 106 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 9 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Providence.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 26, 2024

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