Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, October 13, 2012
Add to My HeroesKelley Chase
Police Recruit Kelley Chase died after suffering a head injury during a defensive tactics test at the Oklahoma City Police Training Center.
He was completing the six-minute long final test with an instructor when he was thrown to the ground and struck the back of his head on a mat. He remained conscious but was unable to stand up again after striking his head. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to internal head injuries the following day.
Police Recruit Chase was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had been sworn in as a police officer only four months earlier at the beginning of his academy session. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 4 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Training accident
- Incident Date Friday, October 12, 2012
Most Recent Reflection
View all 146 ReflectionsOfficer Chace,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
October 13, 2022
