Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We were wonderful friends who always tried to out do the other mocking each other’s accent. I swear, Joe couldn’t offer up any word that ended with an R, where the R could be recognized.

Police Commander John Anderson ret.
Castle Rock Police

December 12, 2021

RIP Detective Pollack. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Douglas County and New York City

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

December 12, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 12, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective Joseph Pollack. Please know we are eternally grateful for Joseph’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Detective Pollack, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Castle Rock, Colorado for Joseph’s partner and fellow deputies. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detective Joseph Pollack’s wife.

Also sent to the Mrs. Pollack from Shields of Strength was a United States Marines Dog Tag to honor Joseph’s devotion to the United States Marines.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

December 12, 2021

God bless you Joe! Thank you for always being that guy! Your heart was so full of kindness and love. We are going to miss you forever!

Sergeant Christine Brite
Douglas County Sheriff Office

December 12, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detective Joseph Pollack and the extended law enforcement family of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Colorado.


End of Watch Thursday, December 9, 2021.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 12, 2021

Detective Pollack, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 12, 2021

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 12, 2021

Very sad. Rest in peace brother.

Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

December 11, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

December 11, 2021

R.I.P. MY BROTHER IN BLUE!

Det. Richard L Arroyo Jr
NYPD

December 11, 2021

R.I.P. MY BROTHER IN BLUE!

Det. Richard L Arroyo Jr
NYPD

December 11, 2021

Rest in Peace Detective Pollack. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pollack Family and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

December 11, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

December 11, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Detective Joseph Pollack during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Detective Joseph Pollack.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

December 11, 2021

Rest in peace and olav hashalom Detective Pollack.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 11, 2021

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

December 11, 2021

Rest in Peace Detective Joseph Pollack! Thank you for your over 19 years of service with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, in Colorado and for your 20 years of service with the New York City Police Department and for being a United States Marine Corps Reserve Veteran. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your three children during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

December 11, 2021

Love you Joe, I’ll never forget you and I’ll miss working with you.

Sergeant Taylor Davis
Douglas County SO

December 11, 2021

Rest In Peace, Detective Pollack. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

December 11, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

December 11, 2021

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 11, 2021

To the family, friends and fellow officers working with Detective Joe Pollack; I am terribly sorry for your loss. Joe's 29 years of law enforcement, along with his service to our Country makes him a hero to be remembered. May God watch over all of you during this most difficult time. God's Speed Sir!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

December 11, 2021

Rest in Peace Detective Pollack. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

December 11, 2021

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9]

“And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Steven R. Closs Ministries
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

December 11, 2021