Deputy Robert Nicol Jr. - Brevard County Sheriff's Office - FL - True Life Hero

Robert Nicol Jr.
- Sep. 30, 1987 -

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Brevard County Sheriff's Office FL Patch

Resided:	(Brevard County) FL, USA
Born:	Nov. 04, 1948
Fallen:	Sep. 30, 1987
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Brevard County Sheriff's Office - FL 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Melbourne, FL 32940 USA (321)454-6652
County:	Brevard
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	5/1987
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	11 years

Bio: Robert Nicol, Jr. was born in Coatbridge, Scotland, UK.

Bob was in the US Army from September 1967 to May 1971 he received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal for service during the Vietnam War.

His first Law Enforcement job was with the Ontario County Sheriff�s Office in Canadaigua, N.Y. from 1976 through 1983.

He became a deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff�s Office on May 18, 1987.

Nicol Park on US 1 in Port St. John was named in honor of Deputy Robert Nicol.

He is greatly missed by his family and co-workers.

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	FL USA Wed. Sep. 30, 1987
Summary:	Deputy Robert Nicol was killed during the pursuit of a suspect. During a traffic stop Deputy Nicol found the driver in possession of marijuana. When the suspect realized he was going to be arrested he fled on foot, pursued by Deputy Nicol. Deputy Nicol was struck by a Cadillac that had swerved to miss the suspect, and died of his injuries less than two weeks later. Deputy Nicol had served with the agency for 11 years and had previously served with the Ontario County Sherriff Office in Canadaigua, New York, as well as in the Vietnam War. He was survived by his daughter, two sons, and mother.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019