Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, June 12, 1992
Add to My HeroesGerald Paulo
Corrections Officer Gerry Paulo died after suffering a heart attack following a one-on-one self-defense drill at the Indian River Sheriff's Office jail at 4055 41st Avenue in Vero Beach.
Officer Paulo was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his wife, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, mother, brother, two sisters, and five grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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