New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Saturday, February 6, 1982
Add to My HeroesClaude W. Cromie
Corrections Officer Claude Cromie suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted as he was escorting a disruptive inmate from the day-room of a housing unit at Clinton Correctional Facility.
Officer Cromie had been a guard at the maximum-security Clinton Correctional Facility for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Cromie,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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