Chief of Police Michael G. Cook

Chief of Police Michael G. Cook | Viola Police Department, Wisconsin Chief of Police Michael G. Cook | Viola Police Department, Wisconsin
Viola Police Department, Wisconsin
Chief of Police Michael G. Cook | Viola Police Department, Wisconsin
Chief of Police Michael G. Cook | Viola Police Department, Wisconsin
Chief of Police Michael G. Cook

Viola Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Thursday, November 25, 1976

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Michael G. Cook

Chief of Police Mick Cook was killed in a single-vehicle crash while escorting an ambulance on an emergency call.

He was traveling on Wisconsin 56, three-quarters of a mile west of Viola. Chief Cook was transported to La Crosse Lutheran Hospital where he succumbed to his head injuries.

Chief Cook had served with the Viola Police Department for one month and also served with the Vernon County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife, two stepdaughters, parents, a brother, and three sisters.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Wednesday, November 24, 1976

emergency response, single vehicle crash

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