1965 5 27 Lisska Robert F
Patrolman Robert F. Lisska

Entered Division of Police
July 1, 1959
Died In the Line of Duty
May 27, 1965

Patrolman Robert F. Lisska, 36, who entered the department July 1,1959, was the 32nd officer killed in the line of duty.  On May 27, 1965, he was on motorcycle patrol on Columbus’ West Side when, in trying to avoid an automobile that had changed lanes into his path, his cycle went out of control and hit a pole.  Lisska suffered a fractured skull and died instantly.  The driver of the car was later apprehended and charged with changing lanes without safety.