Ringling Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Monday, September 25, 2023
Add to My HeroesJohn Robert Randolph, III
Captain John Randolph succumbed to injuries he received when he fell while working as a school resource officer at the Ringling High School football game.
He was escorting a teacher carrying the gate money at the school's varsity football game at about 8:00 pm. He tripped on wood debris and fell forward onto a wood pile. He was transported to a nearby hospital and ultimately airlifted to Medical City Hospital in Denton, Texas, where he died from internal injuries three days later.
Captain Randolph was a United States Army Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran. He had served with the Ringling Police Department for two years and previously served with the Healton Police Department for two years, Carter County Sheriff's Office for two years, Lone Grove Police Department for one year, and the Ardmore Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 29 years, 6 months
- Badge 1504
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Friday, September 22, 2023
Most Recent Reflection
View all 55 ReflectionsCapt. Randolph,
On today, the 1st 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 with the U.S. Army during Desert Storm and OIF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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