|
|
|
| Date of Appointment: June 10, 1929 | Date
of Death: February
4, 1946 |
Age
48 |
| Patrolman
West was shot and killed with his own weapon after making an arrest.
He had arrested a VTL violator while assigned to the Highway Patrol Bureau
and was transporting the suspect to the precinct house. The suspect was
able to gain control of Patrolman West's weapon and shot him. The suspect
was apprehended and sentenced to 45 years to life.
The Nassau County Police Department prohibited a single officer from transporting a prisoner as a result of Patrolman West's murder. Patrolman West had been with the agency for 17 years.
Serial # 0389 Patrolman Shield# 36 |
| Home |