21 April 2012

Providence Police Officer Dies in Line of Duty

For the third time in eight days, a New England public safety official died in the performance of his duty in connection with an active incident. On Thursday, 19 April, Patrolman Maxwell Dorley of the Providence, RI, Police Department was killed in an automobile accident at the corner of Admiral and Eva Streets as he was responding to a disturbance call on River Avenue.

Media reports:

Providence Journal: Community, police mourn Providence officer killed in car crash Thursday (19 APR 12)

WPRI-TV: Prov. officer killed responding to call (19 APR 12)

WJAR-TV: Providence police officer killed in crash (19 APR 12)

WPRO: Providence Police officer dies after cruiser strikes pole (19 APR 12)

YouTube: Providence Police Chief Clements talks about fatal crash

WLNE-TV: Fallen Providence police officer inspired 13-year-old boy (20 APR 12)

Officer Down Memorial Page: Sergeant Maxwell Dorley, Providence Police Department, Rhode Island

Background information:

Providence Police Department

City of Providence

Wikipedia: Providence, Rhode Island

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