Sergeant
Robert J. Harris
Date of Appointment:
December 1, 1949
End of watch:
May 17, 1978
Rank
Sergeant
Serial #:
1312
Patrolman Shield #:
224
Sergeant Shield #:
150
Fallen #:
27
Sergeant Harris, while operating a Nassau County Police Department helicopter on May 17, 1978, at about 1800 hours in the vicinity of Southern State Parkway and Wantagh Avenue, was killed when the aircraft developed engine trouble and crashed. He was 53 years old. Sergeant Harris given Excellent Police Service Award on November 3, 1977, for work performed in the year 1976.