Piqua Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, November 3, 1982
Add to My HeroesRobert C. Taylor
Detective Taylor suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting department firearms training. He collapsed after finishing the first stage of training, which involved running and shooting drills.
Detective Taylor had served with the Piqua Police Department for 26 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 26 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
November 3, 2023
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