Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

A Place to Honor Fallen Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers

The Connecticut Police Chief’s Law Enforcement Memorial was born out of a ceremony at the Groton Long Point Police Department in May 1985. The late Groton Long Point Chief, Al Burbank was responsible for the first statewide law enforcement memorial services for officers, troopers and federal agents who had lost their lives in the line of duty while serving in the State of Connecticut.

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Honoring & Remembering Fallen Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers

Patrick McGovern

Honored Heroes

Patrick McGovern, New Haven Officer

Patrolman McGovern was the first New Haven policeman to die as results of a traffic accident. While performing traffic duty, he was struck and killed by a passing trolley car.

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