Detective Joseph R. Tardiff, Jr., New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

Detective Joseph R. Tardiff, Jr.

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, February 28, 1975

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Joseph R. Tardiff, Jr.

Detective Joseph Tardiff was shot and killed executing a search warrant as part of a narcotics investigation.

He and two other officers were shot by a subject as they entered an apartment on St. Peter Street.

Detective Tardiff had served with the New Orleans Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Not available
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Deceased

narcotics, search warrant

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Det. Tardiff,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Orleans. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 28, 2025