Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, April 24, 1984
Add to My HeroesErrol C. "Rusty" Hawkins
Police Officer Rusty Hawkins was struck and killed while crossing the Frontage Road on Black Canyon Highway (Interstate Highway 17).
He was on a nighttime undercover assignment when a truck hit him.
During his time with the Phoenix Police Department, Officer Hawkins helped establish a hostage and barricade negotiations unit and served as a negotiator in hostage situations.
Officer Hawkins was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children. His brother served in law enforcement in Indiana.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 2417
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 42 ReflectionsOfficer Hawkins,
On today, the 41st 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. Navy as a member of Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 3-the “Seawolves” in Vietnam fighting the NVA and VC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 24, 2025
