Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, August 18, 1983
Add to My HeroesRicky Allen LaFollette
Patrolman Ricky LaFollette drowned in a scuba diving accident on the Tennessee side of Dale Hollow Lake while on a training dive with his department.
During the dive, Patrolman LaFollette was involved in an underwater accident.
Patrolman LaFollette served with the Louisville Police Department for six years and was survived by his son, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Tennessee
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsWorked with Ricky in the Central Park 5th District. RIP Ricky! I shall always remember and cherish those days we worked together. It was certainly a sad day when the news arrived of your passing.
Ron Birge
Sgt. Retired
LPD
Rondal A Birge
Louisville Police Department
August 21, 2021
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