Police Officer Joseph H. Platt

Police Officer Joseph H. Platt

Northumberland Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Monday, October 10, 1960

Add to My Heroes

Joseph H. Platt

Police Officer Joseph Platt suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect while responding to a disturbance call.

Officer Platt had served in law enforcement for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 29 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available

arrest attempt, disturbance

Most Recent Reflection

View all 13 Reflections

Officer Platt, it has been 64 years since you were taken from us. New Hampshire law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 29 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Northumberland.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 10, 2024

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.