Lieutenant Otto Ernest Dobratz, Meriden Police Department, Connecticut

Lieutenant Otto Ernest Dobratz

Meriden Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, July 26, 1953

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Otto Ernest Dobratz

Lieutenant Otto Dobratz suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a fatal accidental shooting at Hallmere Reservoir.

He was at the scene of the shooting when he suddenly collapsed while attempting to radio police headquarters to inform them the shooting actually happened in Kensington.

Lieutenant Dobratz was U.S. Army veteran of WWI and recipient of the Purple Heart. He had served with the Meriden Police Department for over 25 years. He was survived by his wife, four brothers, and sister.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

shots fired call

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Lieutenant Dobratz, it has been 71 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 25 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 26, 2024