Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers, Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrol Officer Edward Thomas Richard Landers

Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, October 17, 1984

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Edward Thomas Richard Landers

Patrol Officer Edward Landers suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a subject at the scene of a domestic violence call.

The man resisted, and a struggle ensued as Officer Landers attempted to arrest him. Officer Landers collapsed while placing the man into handcuffs. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Landers was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Barnstable Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 24 years
Badge 12
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

domestic

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On this the 41st lanniversary of your death, your memory and your sacrifice is remembered and honored. Your legacy of service continues to inspire.

My cherished son Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater was killed in the line of duty on April 24, 2005.

Time never diminishes respect . You will always be revered. Rest in Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

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