Park Police Officer Robert E. Oman
Chicago Park District Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, November 7, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 188

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 7, 1946
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Park Policeman Oman was killed in a motorcycle accident on Marine Drive while attempting to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

Officer Oman is survived by his wife and 11-year-old daughter. He is a 13 year veteran of the Chicago Park District Police.

The Chicago Park District Police in the City of Chicago was disbanded in 1957. Remaining officers were transferred to the Chicago Police Department through an intergovernmental agreement. Fallen officers are currently honored on the memorial wall of the Chicago Police Department as Chicago Police Officers.