Goodland Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Add to My HeroesFrank Hayes, Jr.
Chief of Police Frankie Hayes passed away from complications of a heart attack after a standoff.
On August 16, 2023, Chief Hayes arrived at the location of a barricaded subject shooting at neighbors, officers, and inside his home. After two hours of negotiations, the subject surrendered. Chief Hayes left the scene and went to the emergency room, where he suffered a double heart attack. Despite surgery, he died two weeks later.
Chief Hayes had served with the Goodland Police Department for nine years and was Chief of Police for almost three years. He is survived by his wife, four children, two brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 301
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsThe true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
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Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 7, 2024
