Police Officer Roberto Luis Calderon, Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Roberto Luis Calderon

Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, December 7, 1999

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Roberto Luis Calderon

Police Officer Robert Calderon was killed when his patrol car collided with a transit bus while he was responding to a non-emergency call.

The collision occurred at the intersection of the South Miami-Dade Busway and Hibiscus Street in Perine. He and his partner were in the bus lane that runs parallel to U.S. Route 1 when the crash occurred. Officer Calderon's partner was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.

The driver of the bus was charged with running a red light as a result of the ensuing crash investigation.

Officer Calderon had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, two sisters, and a brother. His father-in-law was also a Miami-Dade Police officer.

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Age 27
Tour 5 years
Badge 3113

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Officer Calderon,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 7, 2024