Police Officer Rodney L. Bennett, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Rodney L. Bennett

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, May 28, 1990

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Rodney L. Bennett

Officer Rodney Bennett was killed in a motorcycle accident at Van Dyke Avenue and Davison Street while en route to the police garage at the end of his shift. Another vehicle pulled in front of him, causing him to lose control.

Officer Bennett had been with the agency for 20 years. Assigned to th department's Traffic Enforcement Unit since 1986, he was also was a member of the department's Clown Troop which entertained sick children with balloon animals and magic tricks. He was survived by his wife, two sons, parents and two sisters.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 20 years
Badge 183

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle

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Officer Bennett,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 29, 2025