Deputy Sheriff Robert Bishop Pollock, Adams County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

Deputy Sheriff Robert Bishop Pollock

Adams County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 1999

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Robert Bishop Pollock

Deputy Robert Pollock died after being overcome by heat during a training session.

He was one of six deputies learning how to conduct building searches when he began to feel ill, went outside, and sat down. He then stopped breathing and had no heartbeat. The other deputies on the scene began CPR, and he was flown to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. At the time of his death, the nation had been in a severe heat wave for several weeks.

Deputy Pollack had served with the Adams County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 57
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Training accident

training, weather

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Deputy Sheriff Pollock,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Adams County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 27, 2024