Alamogordo Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Sunday, September 2, 1984
Add to My HeroesBruce A. Richard
Officer Bruce Richard was killed when he was struck by a tractor-trailer at the scene of an accident. Officer Richard, and his EMT partner Officer Norma Sutherland, was standing at the rear of an ambulance that had responded to the other accident when a tractor-trailer jack-knifed and struck both officers. Officer Richard was killed, the Officer Sutherland initially survived her injuries but died later due to complications from the accident.
Officer Richard had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsOfficer Richard,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Alamogordo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 2, 2024
