Bethlehem Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, April 25, 1997
Add to My HeroesDaniel Earl Rice
Patrolman Daniel Rice was killed when his patrol car was broadsided at the intersection of Schoenersville Road and Westgate Drive.
Patrolman Rice was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam War who served 26 years with the Bethlehem Police Department and received 20 commendations for his service. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 26 years
- Badge 146
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsPatrolman Rice,
On today, the 25th 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. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 25, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths

Detective Joseph Anthony Azcona
Newark Police Division, NJ
EOW: March 8, 2025

Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Saint Paul Police Department, MN
EOW: March 1, 2025

Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.
Hinds County Sheriff's Office, MS
EOW: February 23, 2025

Police Officer Christopher M. L. Reese
Virginia Beach Police Department, VA
EOW: February 22, 2025

Police Officer Cameron Robert Girvin
Virginia Beach Police Department, VA
EOW: February 22, 2025

Patrolman Andrew William Duarte
West York Borough Police Department, PA
EOW: February 22, 2025

Trooper Kyle McAcy
Nebraska State Patrol, NE
EOW: February 17, 2025

Police Officer Jeremy R. Labonte
Roswell Police Department, GA
EOW: February 7, 2025

Officer Jason Roscow
North Las Vegas Police Department, NV
EOW: February 4, 2025