School Safety Agent Vivian A. Samuels-Benjamin - New York City Police Dept. - Division of School Safety - True Life Hero

Vivian A. Samuels-Benjamin
- Dec. 16, 2005 -

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New York City Police Department - Division of Scho

Resided:	NY, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Dec. 16, 2005
Race/Sex:	Black Female / 56 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	New York City Police Dept. - Division of School Safety NY USA
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	School Safety Agent
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Assault
Badge:	3115
On The Job:	24 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	NY USA Fri. Dec. 16, 2005
Summary:	School Safety Agent Vivian Samuels-Benjamin suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted by a student at Middle School 390. She was assigned to a school holiday dance at the school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. As the students were entering, a 12 year old suspect began to cause a disturbance. Agent Samuels-Benjamin approached the suspect to escort her from the building when the suspect struck Agent Samuels twice in the head, knocking her to the ground. Two other School Safety Agents rushed to assist Agent Samuels and were able to take the suspect into custody. After the incident, Agent Samuels-Benjamin got up off the ground, but collapsed just minutes later. She was taken to Kings County Hospital where she died. The girl who assaulted Agent Samuels-Benjamin was charged with harassment and resisting arrest. Agent Samuels-Benjamin had served with the New York City Police Department - Division of School Safety for 24 years. She is survived by two sons.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019