Corrections Officer Eugene P. Harris, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety

Corrections Officer Eugene P. Harris

New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety - Juvenile Justice Commission, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, December 4, 1998

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Eugene P. Harris

Corrections Officer Eugene Harris suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after having a physical confrontation with a juvenile inmate at the Brentwood Juvenile Medium Security Facility.

The juvenile was removed from the cell as a result of the incident, and as Officer Harris collected the juvenile's belongings, he collapsed.

Officer Harris had served in law enforcement for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 15 years
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

juvenile offender, prisoner custody

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Officer Harris,
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 the state of New Jersey. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.;
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