Officer Memorial

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gary Smith

Detective Kieran T. Shields, 32, of the Orange, New Jersey Police Department was shot and killed on August 7th while involved in a foot pursuit.

Detective Shields had served his agency for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and three children, the youngest of whom was only 4 months old.

Police Officer Joselito Barber, 26, of the Seattle, Washington Police Department was killed on August 13th when his squad was broadsided by a vehicle traveling at an estimated 80 mph.

Officer Barber had served his agency for 5 months.

Corporal Christopher Metternich, 31, of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Police Department was killed on August 14th when his motorcycle struck the side of a vehicle that made a left hand turn in front of him.

Corporal Metternich had served his agency for 7 years. He is survived by his wife, 6-month old daughter and 9-year old stepson.

About Gary Smith

Chief Smith has served over 31 years in the criminal justice field. He is currently a consultant assisting public and private organizations better establish community goals and ethical conduct with the members of their organizations. Chief Smith serves as a facilitator, lecturer, professor and other capacities both inside and outside the criminal justice field.
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