Schererville Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, August 4, 1964
Add to My HeroesPeter G. Redar
Chief of Police Peter Redar succumbed to injuries suffered over two weeks earlier when his patrol car was struck by a semitrailer.
Chief Redar was returning from photographing a death scene and was stopped at an intersection when the semitrailer jack-knifed and struck his patrol car.
Chief Redar had served with the Schererville Police Department for 37 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour 37 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Saturday, July 18, 1964
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsChief Redar,
On today, the 60th 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 during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
August 4, 2024
