Patrol Officer Joseph Francis Doyle

Patrol Officer Joseph Francis Doyle | Brown University Police Department, Rhode Island
Brown University Police Department, Rhode Island
Patrol Officer Joseph Francis Doyle

Brown University Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Sunday, May 8, 1988

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Joseph Francis Doyle

Patrol Officer Joseph Doyle succumbed to major head trauma received while struggling with a trespasser on March 28, 1988.

Officer Doyle was a United States Air Force Korean War veteran and served with the Brown University Police Department for 18 years.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Monday, March 28, 1988
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Apprehended

trespasser

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Officer Doyle, it has been 36 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 you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 8, 2024

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