Sergeant John W. Griffin
Venice Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, March 14, 1960
Cause: Fall

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Sergeant John Griffin succumbed to injuries sustained when he slipped and fell on the front porch of the city hall. He had gone to city hall to pickup his pay check prior to the start of his shift. As he opened the door he slipped and fell, fracturing his skull.

He was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four hours later.

Sergeant Griffin had served with the with agency for 18 years.