Police Officer
George Kempen
Date of Appointment:
September 26, 1961
End of watch:
November 14, 1976
Rank
Police Officer
Serial #:
3041
Patrolman Shield #:
1312
Fallen #:
25
Police Officer Kempen, while operating Radio Motor Patrol car # 101 was in pursuit of a suspect in a stolen automobile on Meadowbrook Road 200 feet north of Jerusalem Avenue, North Merrick. One of the assisting officer’s weapon accidently discharged striking Officer Kempen in the chest, causing his death. He was 38 years old.