Commander Paul John Gillen, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Commander Paul John Gillen

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, May 29, 1974

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Paul John Gillen

Commander Paul Gillen was killed in a police helicopter crash during a training exercise. He was the highest ranking member of his agency to be killed in the line of duty.

Commander Gillen was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 25 years.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 25 years
Badge 6435
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

training

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Cmdr. Gillen,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 29, 2024