Fallen Flashcards
#2 Inspector Joe Carruthers (1887-1933)
- killed June 13th, 1933
- confronted by burglary suspect in alley
- inspector raised flashlight, suspect opened fire.
- bullet to chest.
- shooter not found
- 3 months later .32 caliber revolver found in north Saskatchewan river, believed to be murder weapon
- he was the 3rd highest ranking officer on the force
- 24 years later, suspect was found in mental institution, guilt never proven
#3 Constable Wilf Cox (1909-1941)
May 23rd, 1941
- Cst was on his way to direct traffic for a funeral when his motorcycle tire got caught in a street railway track
- he was thrown to the ground and died while being transported to hospital
- 32 years old, on force for less than 8 years
- Police Armourer
- Had been an expert shot and taught many young members
- remembered at being “exceptionally good at catching criminals”
#4 Constable Ken Delmage (1930-1957)
November 4th, 1957
- on his way to investigate a collision
- his motorcycle crashed into another vehicle at a downtown intersection
- died in hospital 2 days later
- after his death, safety helmets were required to be worn
- 27 years old, on force for only 2 years
- survived by wife and two young children
#1 Constable Arthur Duncan 1878-1917
4:40 AM, July 2nd 1917
- First to die in line of duty
- shot in jaw and chest
- Duncan surprised culprits who were recovering stolen property in a building
- didn’t have a chance to pull his weapon
- killer was never found
- on force for 6 years/12 years prior as PO in Scotland
- survived by wife and young son
#5 Detective Boyd Davidson (1932-1974)
- December 20th, 1974
- storekeeper reported customer being abusive when refused to sell airplane glue
- officers went to suspects house and were met with gunfire
- suspect hid in garage with automatic rifle and plenty of ammunition
- shot in neck
- 6 other officers were wounded
- suspect died at scene, had mental health and drug abuse issues.
- 23 years on force, was instrumental to the combined police and fire squad
- survived by wife and 5 children
#6 Staff Sergeant Keith Harrison (1936-1976)
March 12th, 1976
- hold-up alarm near a credit union
- unable to request back up due to radio malfunction
- attempted to follow culprits vehicle, shoutout ensued
- shot in abdomen, died an hour later on operating table
- offenders took hostages to a NE home, after 2 days they traded the hostages for cigarettes and drugs
- 1 suspect died of overdose, 2 others convicted of murder and other charges, 1 not charged
- 16 years on force, taught law to recruits
- survived by wife and two teenage children
#7 Constable Bill Shelever (1945-1977)
May 27, 1977
- out of recruit classes for 6 weeks
- Shot in head, died two days later
- Armed robber in MPV for questioning pulled a gun and demanded the PO guns
- Offender convicted of attempted murder and murder
- Survived by wife and daughter
- As a result, police ammunition was upgraded to improve stopping power
#8 Constable Rob Vanderwiel (1956-1992)
September 22, 1992
- Traffic stop, returning to MPV to verify ID, shot in back of neck
- Offender charged with 1st degree murder
- Son of retired CPS staff sergeant Art Vanderwiel
- Remembered as the friend who always went the extra mile
- Rob Vanderwiel Memorial award present at grad ceremony for recruit who demonstrated the most cooperation and teamwork
#9 Constable Rick Sonnenberg (1966-1993)
October 8th, 1993
- alerted about stolen vehicle
- attempted to lay down spike belt when hit by the speeding car and died instantly
- youth out on bail convicted on criminal negligence causing death, hit and run and possession of stolen vehicle
- 27 years old, 4 years on force
- About to announce engagement. Survived by mother, sister, and niece.
- his sister led a campaign to raise funds for a police helicopter.
- CPS acquired HAWC1 in July, 1995
And HAWC2 in April, 2005
- both have been proven to be effective in providing aerial support to ground based units
#10 Constable John Petropoulos (1968-2000)
5: 40 am, September 29th, 2000
- Investigating a break in at a business, suspect inside
- He entered with another officer and K9
- he climbed ladder on to a mezzanine area, lost footing, and fell through ceiling tiles onto concrete 3 m below
- Died at hospital from severe head injuries
- After further investigation, a break in had not occurred
- 32 years old, 4 years on force
- survived by wife, parents, and two children
#11 Constable Darren Beatty (1972-2001)
October 17th, 2001
- critically injured during a training exercise at former district seven (silver springs) training facility
- died in hospital
- 29 years old, graduated class #118. Worked in district 1, mountain bike unit and Tactical Unit.
- survived by wife.
