Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers

Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers | Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers | Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts
Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers | Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers | Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers

Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, October 17, 1984

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Edward Thomas Richard Landers

Patrol Officer Edward Landers suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a subject at the scene of a domestic violence call.

The man resisted, and a struggle ensued as Officer Landers attempted to arrest him. Officer Landers collapsed while placing the man into handcuffs. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Landers was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Barnstable Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 50
  • Tour 24 years
  • Badge 12
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available

domestic

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Officer Landers,
On today, the 40th 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 when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 17, 2024

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