Police Officer Jose Torres

Police Officer Jose Torres

Westfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 2012

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Jose Torres

Police Officer Jose Torres was struck and killed by a dump truck while directing traffic at a construction site near the intersection of Pontoosic and Little River Roads at approximately 7:30 am.

He was transported to Baystate Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries approximately two hours later.

Officer Torres was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Westfield Police Department for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 27 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

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Officer Torres, it has been 12 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 27 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 26, 2024

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