Village Public Safety Officer Thomas O. Madole, Alaska State Troopers

Village Public Safety Officer Thomas O. Madole

Alaska State Troopers - Village Public Safety Officers, Alaska

End of Watch Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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Thomas O. Madole

Village Public Safety Officer Thomas Madole was shot and killed in Manokotak, Alaska.

Officer Madole had radioed Alaska State Troopers at approximately 4:00 pm to report that he was going to speak with a subject regarding an earlier altercation the man had been involved in. Approximately one hour later a citizen called the troopers to report a shooting.

Because of the remote location of the village, four troopers had to fly to the location. They discovered Officer Madole's body outside of the subject's home. The man was later taken into custody.

Officer Madole had served as a VPSO in the village for 1-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 1 year, 7 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Arrested

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Tom.

Just thinking of you as I was visiting your wonderful widow spouse. Prayers for her now as she is gravelly ill. Your wife and daughter and I had a long talk today about you and the day I was with you when someone took your life.

The village you served and the surroundings villages and those who knew you loved you not only as a respected officer and family man but also a man of God.

Trooper Vic Aye
Alaska State Troopers

January 8, 2025