Chief of Police Peter G. Redar, Schererville Police Department, Indiana

Chief of Police Peter G. Redar

Schererville Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, August 4, 1964

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Peter G. Redar

Chief of Police Peter Redar succumbed to injuries suffered over two weeks earlier when his patrol car was struck by a semitrailer.

Chief Redar was returning from photographing a death scene and was stopped at an intersection when the semitrailer jack-knifed and struck his patrol car.

Chief Redar had served with the Schererville Police Department for 37 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

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Age 68
Tour 37 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Saturday, July 18, 1964

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Chief Redar,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 4, 2024