Utica Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, December 27, 1918
Add to My HeroesMichael F. Brophy
Sergeant Michael Brophy died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a streetcar 10 days earlier while directing traffic. After the injury Sergeant Brophy was taken to a local hospital where he contracted pneumonia and gangrene, resulting in the amputation of both of his feet.
Sergeant Brophy had served with the Utica Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 18, 1918
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsJesus Christ, during His Sermon on the Mount, proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Ministering to Law Enforcement Nationwide
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 28, 2021
Recent LODD Deaths
Detective Timothy Jones
Park Forest Police Department, IL
EOW: December 3, 2025
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
United States Department of Defense - Army National Guard - West Virginia Army National Guard, WV
EOW: November 27, 2025
Reserve Deputy Sheriff John C. Stahl, III
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: June 8, 2025
Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow
Indian River County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2025
Police Officer Alec Sanders
Alhambra Police Department, CA
EOW: November 20, 2025
Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall
Virginia Department of Corrections, VA
EOW: November 17, 2025
Police Officer Marc Brock
Vivian Police Department, LA
EOW: November 14, 2025
Corporal Blake Adair Reynolds
Delaware County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: November 12, 2025
Police Officer Roger Smith
WakeMed Campus Police & Public Safety Department, NC
EOW: November 8, 2025