Passaic Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, March 22, 1966
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Dolan
Chief of Police John Dolan suffered a fatal heart attack following an altercation at a domestic disturbance call.
He returned to his home at 251 Main Street following the call and collapsed.
Chief Dolan was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of WWII and had served with the Passaic Township Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsON MARCH 22, 2026, IT WILL BE 60 YEARS SINCE YOU PASSED. WHEN I THINK OF THAT NIGHT, IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. I MISS YOU DADDY AND I WISH YOU COULD HAVE MET MY HUSBAND, BOBBY. YOU WOULD HAVE LOVED HIM.
LOVE YOU DADDY,
PATTY
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