Newport Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch Monday, March 20, 1922
Add to My HeroesRobert C. Scott
Patrolman Robert Scott died of injuries he received when he was struck by a car while directing traffic.
The driver hadn't seen the officer due to moisture build-up on his windshield. The officer was taken to Newport Hospital, where he died a few hours later from a fractured skull.
Patrolman Scott had been with the Newport Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, two brothers, and one sister. His father was a Newport Police Department Captain.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Scott, we all have directed traffic at one time or another and we all know the risks. Though the risks are evident, we ignore them simply seeing the task as a normal part of the job. Your death proves that it's not a simple task.
Thank you for your dedicated service and on this 103rd anniversary, I pray your eternal rest is peaceful. God Bless you, Brother.
Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
March 20, 2025
