Patrol Officer Robert F. Stankye, Orange Police Department, Connecticut

Patrol Officer Robert F. Stankye

Orange Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 1981

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Robert F. Stankye

Officer Stankye suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in a pursuit of three burglary suspects. He collapsed shortly after the three suspects were taken into custody.

Officer Stankye was a United States Navy veteran. He had served with the Orange Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to the Investigative Services Unit. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 14 years
Badge 6
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

pursuit

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Officer Stankye, it has been 41 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 military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 4, 2023