Police Officer Derek Andrew "Chip" Hansen, Wapato Police Department, Washington

Police Officer Derek Andrew "Chip" Hansen

Wapato Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Saturday, March 8, 2014

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Derek Andrew "Chip" Hansen

Police Officer Chip Hansen died as the result of injuries sustained in 2011 while attempting to subdue a subject who was resisting arrest.

Officer Hansen's shoulder was injured during the incident and required him to undergo surgery. A blood clot developed following the surgery which resulted in Officer Hansen suffering a pulmonary embolism.

Officer Hansen was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Wapato Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his son, fiancee, parents, and sister.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 15 years
Badge 24
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

arrest

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Officer Hansen,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army-especially in Haiti. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol (Retired)

March 8, 2024