Willoughby Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, March 22, 1955
Add to My HeroesJoyce R. Moore
Lieutenant Joyce Moore was electrocuted while attempting to remove a live wire from a street following a strong storm. He was attempting to move the wire so school children walking nearby would not be injured.
Lieutenant Moore had served with the Willoughby Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Lieutenant Joyce R. Moore of the Willoughby Police Department, Ohio and the additional 48 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
March 22, 2023
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