Trooper Gary Gifford
Nevada Highway Patrol
Nevada

End of Watch: Tuesday, October 14, 1975
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Gifford was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a bank robbery suspect on US 50 at Cave Rock, Nevada. The suspect was convicted and later died in prison.

Trooper Gifford was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Nevada Highway Patrol for 6 years and had served a short time as chief of the Fallon Police Department. He was survived by his son, parents, and sister.

 
Photograph: Trooper Gary Gifford

Patch image: Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada

Visit Trooper Gifford's memorial at www.ODMP.org