Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tragically, his son Henry "Buddy" Jacob also died of a massive heart attack shortly after his retirement from the same Safe, Loft and Truck Squad.

George Zaroogian
Retired, NYPD

November 11, 2023

SAFE, LOFT & BURGLARY SQUAD. Formally an elite NYPD unit, that sadly few New York City cops even know about. What a shame. These detectives were the best of the best! An Harold Jacob was one of them. The unit was changed to the SAFE, LOFT & TRUCK SQUAD and disbanded in 1994. John Gotti got his first pinch from this unit. It is a shame the current members of the NYPD are not taught, or at least given some information on this great unit.

Jon Felz
NYPD / Harold Jacob was my uncle I'm proud to say.

March 3, 2021

It’s really wonderful to read all the kind messages. My mom and our family truly appreciate it.

Sgt. Allison B. Mullen
Granddaughter/ Ret. NYPD

January 18, 2021

Rest in peace Detective Jacob. Someone from the Officers Down Memorial Page should immediately correct your age to the proper one. Always a hero. My dad served with the 102nd precinct for thirty-eight years.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2021

Go’s bless you sir and your family

Brendan O’Hara
Ret . Nypd mounted

January 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Pop I remember the short time we spent together when I was growing up I'm sure that you watch over us all from above God Bless you You are missed Thanks for sharing the "family business " with my Dad and I

Sgt Richard H Jacob NYPD retired

January 18, 2020

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Detective Jacob.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, not even 45 years. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 18, 2012

I had the opportunity to work with Detective "Buddy" Jacob while we both were assigned to the Safe,Loft and Truck Squad. He followed in his fathers foot steps,both being great detectives,fine men who were looked up to by his peers. Both are missed and will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 18, 2011

I said a little prayer today for Detective Jacob and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

January 15, 2009

you are remembered with admiration and respect sir.

police officer kevin felz
columbus ohio police dept

July 17, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 7, 2008

This man was a real New York City First Grade Police Detective. Not only in title, but in reality. He died making a collar with over 33 years on the job. He was my hero. May he rest in peace.

PO Jon Felz/Retired
NYPD

January 13, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

November 23, 2006

God bless this officer who gave his life,inorder to make this world a better place for our familes.A true American Hero Will never be forgotton.Rest in peace my friend.

Lt.Carollo
NYPD

May 23, 2006