Officer Bruce A. Petersen
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Arizona
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 20, 1987

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 3536

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 20, 1987
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Petersen was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle on State Route 61 near Concho, Arizona. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a large tree.

Officer Petersen had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and three sons.