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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As I was out for my morning walk my thoughts turned to Tom. I think his death has bothered me more than any others. People used to ask what kin we were, and I would say we were better friends than relatives. But we did a lot of things together growing up. Rode our bikes to Indian Creek and swam. I learned to ride a motorcycle on his motorcycle. Played sports together. Once we were adults, I didn't see him, but we were always friends. He was a good man.

Bill Madole Jr.

November 3, 2025