Detective Seals was shot and killed during an encounter with two suspects in a stolen van, who fled and barricaded themselves inside a grocery store, killing three additional people. The suspects were shot and killed by responding officers after a lengthy exchange of gunfire that wounded two officers. He was assigned to the Cease Fire Unit.

Lieutenant Robateau was involved in a motor vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, and as he went to render aid to a victim, he was struck by a passing vehicle. He was the East District Executive Officer and an officer in the JCPSOA.

Detective Santiago was ambushed and fatally shot in the head as he exited his patrol vehicle, responding to a robbery call at a Communipaw Avenue pharmacy. The suspect was shot and killed by responding officers. He was assigned to the West District, later renamed in his memory.

Detective DiNardo was shot and killed on Reed Street attempting to enter a residence where armed robbery suspects were barricaded. He was shot in the face as officers breached the door; four other officers were injured, and two suspects were also killed in the exchange. He was assigned to the Emergency Service Bureau.

Officer Nguyen and Officer Shawn Carson, assigned to the Emergency Service Bureau, were killed when their truck drove off the Lincoln Highway Bridge into the Hackensack River during a foggy night, after the bridge's warning lights and safety gates were disabled by an earlier accident. The bridge was later renamed the Carson-Nguyen Memorial Bridge.

Officer Carson and Officer Robert Nguyen, assigned to the Emergency Service Bureau, were killed when their truck drove off the Lincoln Highway Bridge into the Hackensack River during a foggy night, after the bridge's warning lights and safety gates were disabled by an earlier accident. The bridge was later renamed the Carson-Nguyen Memorial Bridge.

On July 4, 2001, Officer Infantes Jr. was attacked by two brothers and struck in the head with a metal pipe after asking them to stop shooting off dangerous fireworks. He died two days later. He was off duty at the time and was assigned to the East District.

Sergeant Laughery contracted the AIDS virus in November 1983 when his hand was punctured by a hypodermic needle while searching a suspect's car for drugs. He died of AIDS nine years later. He was assigned to the Bureau of Supervision.

Officer Wilson died of a heart attack while struggling with a suspect being arrested for a narcotics violation. He was assigned to the South District.

Sergeant Carroll was shot and killed while attempting to subdue an emotionally disturbed man. He was assigned to the Bureau of Supervision. His father, Patrolman James J. Carroll, died in the line of duty on May 27, 1934.

Officer McCarthy was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest two car burglars. He was off duty at the time and was assigned to the East District.

Officer Conticchio suffered a massive stroke while carrying a pregnant woman in labor down a flight of stairs to an ambulance. He was assigned to the Medical Center detail.

On September 1, 1973, Officer Bracken, while answering a holdup alarm, was involved in a collision on Ocean Avenue. He died from his injuries on September 12, 1973.

Officer Buonocore responded to a double-parked vehicle at Armstrong and Ocean Avenues. After the arrest was cleared, he was shot from a rooftop and died from the wound. He was assigned to the Neighborhood Task Force.

Lieutenant Przygocki was off duty at a Coles Street tavern when two men entered and announced a robbery. He interceded and was shot three times, returning fire and killing one of the men. He died the next day from his wounds.

Patrolman Lipka of the First Precinct, while on foot patrol, intervened in a domestic dispute and struggled to bring a combative man under control. During a second struggle back at the First Precinct, Patrolman Lipka collapsed with a heart attack; life-saving efforts proved futile.

Detective McCaffery, assigned to Headquarters, was off duty when he observed officers chasing suspected car thieves in Lincoln Park. He pursued the suspects on foot and was accidentally shot by another Jersey City officer.

Patrolman Cahill was assisting an intoxicated man in the area of Pacific Avenue when he was stricken with a fatal heart attack. He was assigned to the Fourth Precinct.

Patrolman Harrigan, while taking an injured party to the hospital, was riding the running board of a vehicle clearing traffic with his Police whistle when he slipped and fractured his skull. He died a short while later at the Jersey City Medical Center.

Patrolman Carroll of the Traffic Bureau lost control of his motorcycle while chasing a speeder and crashed into a traffic booth at the Tonnelle Circle. His son, Sergeant Donald P. Carroll, was shot and killed on November 6, 1986.

Patrolman Sewell of the Seventh Precinct died of a heart attack while booking a prisoner. He had arrested a man at 178 Duncan Avenue for prowling, and it is believed the ensuing struggle brought on the fatal heart attack.

Patrolman Ruark of the Traffic Bureau was shot to death at Roosevelt and Mallory Avenues after stopping a vehicle that had run a traffic light. A passenger fired two shots, striking him in the abdomen. Patrolman Ruark was unaware the vehicle was stolen and wanted for crimes in other jurisdictions.

On December 10, 1928, Patrolman Fletcher Jr. of the Traffic Bureau was working on a scaffold above the Holland Tunnel roadway on Palisade Avenue when the scaffold gave way. He fell 14 feet, fracturing his skull, and died of his injuries on April 26, 1929.

Patrolman Shanahan and Patrolman Walter O'Neill were on a plain-clothes detail in the Sixth Precinct attempting to apprehend armed robbers. Shanahan stopped four youths who fled, yelling that he was trying to rob them. O'Neill, hearing their cries, drew his revolver; Shanahan, seeing him do so, shot and killed him. A Hudson County Boulevard Patrolman nearby then shot and killed Shanahan. The two officers had not known each other.

Patrolman O'Neill and Patrolman John Shanahan were on a plain-clothes detail in the Sixth Precinct attempting to apprehend armed robbers. Shanahan stopped four youths who fled, yelling that he was trying to rob them. O'Neill, hearing their cries, drew his revolver; Shanahan, seeing him do so, shot and killed him. A Hudson County Boulevard Patrolman nearby then shot and killed Shanahan. The two officers had not known each other.

Detective Sergeant John Black and Patrolman Clarence Wear were shot and killed on Manhattan Avenue by two suspects while assisting the West New York Police with a robbery investigation. Another Jersey City Officer and a West New York Lieutenant were shot but survived.

Detective Sergeant John Black and Patrolman Clarence Wear were shot and killed on Manhattan Avenue by two suspects while assisting the West New York Police with a robbery investigation. Another Jersey City Officer and a West New York Lieutenant were shot but survived.

Patrolman Quinlan of the City Hall Precinct was thrown from a patrol vehicle while transporting prisoners to the City hospital. The vehicle collided with another at Montgomery and Brunswick Streets, and Patrolman Quinlan was thrown from the vehicle, striking his head on the curb.

Patrolman Ackermann of the Seventh Precinct, while responding to a call of a man with a weapon near Vroom Street and Bergen Avenue, lost control of his motorcycle on wet pavement and was crushed between the motorcycle and a pole. He died several hours later at the City hospital.

Patrolman Clark of the Police Signal Bureau fell from a pole on Palisade Avenue while repairing a Police call box line.

Patrolman Otersen of the Fifth Precinct was struck and killed by a commuter train while on strike duty on the Lackawanna Railroad bridge at Nineteenth and Grove Streets.

Detective Dinley arrested a man for passing forged checks at his home on Vroom Street. As Detective Dinley attempted to take the prisoner to the Precinct, the man pulled a pistol and shot him, ending his life.

Patrolman Cavanagh Jr. of the Fifth Precinct was accidentally shot and killed during pistol qualifications at the Jersey City Armory.

Patrolman Doherty of the Fifth Precinct was killed in an explosion at Black Tom, said to have been caused by an act of sabotage by German agents.

Patrolman John Patrick Murphy died of a fractured skull sustained in a fall while on patrol at Bergen Avenue and Montgomery Street.

Patrolman Graham was shot while investigating a theft at Ninth and Brunswick Streets. He died two days later at the hospital. Patrolman Graham was assigned to the Second Precinct.

Patrolman Clarke was electrocuted while reporting a fire from the call box at McAdoo and the Boulevard in the Fifth Precinct.

Patrolman Sullivan was electrocuted while using the call box at 18th and Grove Streets in the Second Precinct.

Patrolman Nester of the Fourth Precinct died in a fire while rescuing the occupants of a burning building at 813 Ocean Avenue. He entered the building numerous times carrying women and children to safety. When he returned to make sure everyone was safe, he was overcome by smoke and died.

Patrolman Blanchard of the Second Precinct contracted erysipelas while on duty and died a few days later. Erysipelas is a bacterial infection of the skin. It isn't considered dangerous today, but it was a fatal disease in the 1800s.

Patrolman O'Brien's revolver exploded, causing his death. He was apprehending a burglar when he was injured. Patrolman O'Brien was able to walk his prisoner to the First Precinct before passing away.

Patrolman Flynn was found on his post at 04:00 hours in a dazed condition with a bloody nose by Sergeant Carroll. He told the Sergeant that he had been in "a little racket." It is believed that Patrolman Flynn was assaulted on Railroad Avenue by a gang known to assault Police Officers with sandbags. Patrolman Flynn returned home and during the day became unconscious, and died at about 18:00 hours.

While chasing a group causing a disturbance, Patrolman Mohn of the First Precinct fell and ruptured a blood vessel, causing him to die of a lung hemorrhage.