Lieutenant William L. Emerson, Boca Raton Police Department, Florida

Lieutenant William L. Emerson

Boca Raton Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Monday, May 19, 1975

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William L. Emerson

Lieutenant William Emerson suffered a fatal heart attack during a SWAT training exercise.

The team had just completed a one mile run around the track at Florida Atlantic University when suddenly collapsed shortly before noon.

Lieutenant Emerson was a charter member and past president of the Fraternal Order of Police, Boca Raton Lodge 35.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Lt. Emerson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens Boca Raton. And to your Family and loved ones I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 19, 2025