New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, January 18, 1967
Add to My HeroesHarold A. Jacob
Detective Jacob suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty one afternoon at W. 35th Street in New York City. He was assigned to the Safe Loft and Burglary Unit.
He was survived by his wife, four sons, and one daughter.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 33 years
- Badge 180
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsTragically, his son Henry "Buddy" Jacob also died of a massive heart attack shortly after his retirement from the same Safe, Loft and Truck Squad.
George Zaroogian
Retired, NYPD
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