Policeman Kenneth Edmund Walters, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman Kenneth Edmund Walters

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, March 27, 1972

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Kenneth Edmund Walters

Policeman Kenneth Walters and his partner were pursuing a motorist for a traffic violation when their patrol car struck a light pole at the corner of Jefferson and West Boulevard.

Policeman Walters, who was a passenger in the car, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The driver, the officers were pursuing, was never apprehended.

Policeman Walters was a United States Navy veteran. He was survived by six siblings.

Bio

Age 23
Tour Not available
Badge 16849
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Fifty-two years ago, you and I patrolled the streets of LAPD’s Southwest Division on the PM watch. You were in your last month of completing your probationary officer training period and I was your training officer. At 6’5” I stood in your shadow. I remember how proud you were to be an LAPD officer and everyday you demonstrated your eagerness and ability to be the best. After our time together you completed probation and were assigned to the morning watch. It wasn’t long there after that you were involved in the accident that took your life. So much time has passed - I’ll never forget you, partner.

Sgt G DeSchryver
LAPD Retired

October 27, 2024