1931-07-07 Day Thomas
Patrolman Thomas Day

Entered Division of Police
July 1, 1920
Died In the Line of Duty
July 7, 1931

Patrolman Thomas Day was appointed July 1, 1920, and died July 7, 1931.  He was bringing a prisoner to Police Headquarters and suffered a fractured skull when the auto in which he was riding was struck by another car at Woodland Avenue and Broad Street.  He died in St. Clair Hospital and a charge of manslaughter was filed against the driver of the other car.