Patrolman Joseph W. Lawlor, Jr.

Patrolman Joseph W. Lawlor, Jr. | North Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
North Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Joseph W. Lawlor, Jr.

North Andover Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, March 27, 1981

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Joseph W. Lawlor, Jr.

Patrolman Lawlor died of carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting in his patrol car. The vehicle's rear-most section of the tailpipe was missing, allowing fumes to seep into the vehicle.

Patrolman Lawlor was survived by his wife and three young sons. All three of Patrolman Lawlor's sons went into law enforcement.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 24

Incident Details

  • Cause Exposure to toxins
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Officer Lawlor, it has been 41 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 27, 2023

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