Detective Sergeant Christopher M. Gardner, University of Maine Police Department, Maine

Detective Sergeant Christopher M. Gardner

University of Maine Police Department, Maine

End of Watch Tuesday, November 15, 2016

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Christopher M. Gardner

Detective Sergeant Chris Gardner died as the result of complications following surgery for an injury sustained during firearms qualifications.

He injured his Achilles tendon as he ran from a position of cover to a shooting position on October 26th, 2016. He underwent surgery the following week and then returned home to recover. He returned to the hospital on November 15th, 2016, complaining of shortness of breath and passed away a short time later.

Detective Sergeant Gardner had served with the University of Maine Police Department for 27 years. He had been assigned to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency as a special agent for the last nine years of his career. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 27 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Training accident
Incident Date Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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Detective Sergeant Gardner, it has been 28 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 27 years of law enforcement service to the students at UMaine and citizens of Maine.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 17, 2024