Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Friday, November 13, 2020
Add to My HeroesJuan Ramon Ramírez-Padilla
Agent Juan Ramírez-Padilla died as the result of complications after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Agent Ramírez-Padilla had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 27 years and was assigned to the Río Grande Barracks. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 27 years
- Badge 22-355
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 49 ReflectionsMy condolences go out to your family, friends and the members of the Puerto Rico Police Department during this most difficult time
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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