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Paul Thomas Rutherford
- Mar. 21, 2019 -
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Resided: |
AZ, USA
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Born: | May. 01, 1967 |
Fallen: | Mar. 21, 2019 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 51 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Phoenix Police Dept. - AZ
620 W Washington St Phoenix, AZ
85003 USA (602)262-7626 |
County: | Maricopa |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | 1996 |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
23 years
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Bio: Paul loved being a police officer. He was a public servant who demonstrated courage, bravery, and compassion throughout his career and life. He served with honor and strongly upheld the values of protecting and serving with integrity.
Paul graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1985. He was on the football and track teams. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Philippines, Korea, Alaska, California, and Arizona until 1995. He was a regarded canine handler and reached the rank of staff sergeant.
After his military service, and graduating from the police academy, Paul joined the Phoenix Police Department fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer. His career had spanned over 22 years with the department.
Paul enjoyed spending time with family and friends, archery, camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed bringing joy and laughter to those around him with creative photography.
Paul was a cherished husband, loving father, doting grandfather, beloved son, selfless brother, unfaltering friend, and esteemed colleague.
Paul left a legacy to family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched demonstrating love, honesty, faithfulness, patience, loyalty, kindness, and gentleness. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Phoenix,
Maricopa County,
AZ
USA
Thu. Mar. 21, 2019
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Summary: |
Officer Paul Rutherford was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of 75th Avenue and Indian School Road at 8:30 am.
He was directing traffic at the scene of an earlier accident when he was struck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
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Last Updated: Mar. 31, 2019 |
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