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Resided:
IL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 22, 1937
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Chicago Park District Police Dept.
IL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Park Police Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Badge:
229
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IL
USA
Mon. Feb. 22, 1937
Summary:
Park Police Officer Bernard B. Klinke died when he was struck by an automobile while patrolling his beat. Officer Klinke sustained severe injuries which resulted in his death.
The Chicago Park District Police in the City of Chicago was disbanded in 1957. Remaining officers were transferred to the Chicago Police Department through an intergovernmental agreement. Fallen officers are currently honored on the memorial wall of the Chicago Police Department as Chicago Police Officers.
