Patrolman Joseph Howard Doane, Swampscott Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Joseph Howard Doane

Swampscott Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, August 18, 1952

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Joseph Howard Doane

Patrolman Joseph Doane was assaulted and killed while on patrol.

While trying to break up a fight at the New Ocean House hotel, he was kicked and suffered a ruptured spleen.

Patrolman Doane was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Swampscott Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Doane Bridge, which carries the Danvers Road across the railroad tracks from Essex Street, was named in his memory.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Doane, it has been 72 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 8 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 18, 2024