Officer Rubert W. Franks, El Centro Police Department, California

Officer Rubert W. Franks

El Centro Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, August 12, 1948

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Rubert W. Franks

Officer Rubert Franks was killed in a motorcycle crash in the 1400 block of Broadway Avenue.

Another vehicle pulled out in front of Officer Franks while he was traveling on Broadway.

Officer Franks had served with the El Centro Police Department for three months.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Officer Franks,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Centro. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 12, 2023