Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 8, 1925
Add to My HeroesHarold Rogers
Officer Harold Rogers was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck on Brown Street near Thornton Street while pursuing a reckless driver at 7:30 p.m.
He served 3 and 1/2 years with the Akron Police Department. He was survived by his wife, mother, two brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 95
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Harold Rogers of the Akron Police Department, Ohioand the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 8, 2023
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