Detective Robert C. Taylor

Detective Robert C. Taylor | Piqua Police Department, Ohio
Piqua Police Department, Ohio
Detective Robert C. Taylor

Piqua Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, November 3, 1982

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Robert C. Taylor

Detective Robert Taylor suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting department firearms training. He collapsed after finishing the first stage of training, which involved running and shooting drills.

He was transported to Piqua Memorial Hospital, where he died after midnight,

Detective Taylor was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Piqua Police Department for 26 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 50
  • Tour 26 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Incident Date Tuesday, November 2, 1982

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 3, 2024

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