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Andrew Harnett
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Andrew Harnett

Royal Canadian Mounted Police — Ottawa, ON
Felonious
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End of Watch December 31, 2020
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Gender Male
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Incident

On Thursday December 31, 2020, Calgary Police Sergeant Andrew Harnett was struck and killed by a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop. Late New Year’s Eve night, Sgt. Harnett, 37 years of age, was involved in a traffic stop in the area of Falconridge Blvd. and Falconridge Dr. NE. During the traffic stop, one vehicle fled striking Sgt. Harnett. Other officers were nearby and rendered first aid right away. Paramedics and fellow officers fought to save Andrew’s life but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital just before midnight. Two suspects were identified and warrants for first degree murder were issued for their arrest. Sgt. Harnett served as a military police officer for 2.5 years prior to joining the Calgary Police Service in September 2008. He worked patrol and recruiting. He was promoted to sergeant in April 2019 and was assigned to patrol in charge of a team. Andrew was a recipient of two Chief’s Award for Life Saving and the Rob Vanderweil Memorial Award. Sgt. Andrew Harnett leaves behind a common-law wife. Our condolences go out to his wife, family, friends and colleagues. He will be remembered. As we start 2026, we can look back and note that we have been very fortunate to not have lost anyone in Canada to a Line of Duty Death (LODD) these last two years. Since the launch of the Memorial Rib… Photo: Memorial Ribbon Society Directors Shawn Coady & James Pearson with Tumbleweed Spirits Co-Owner Mike Patterson Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society Directors Shawn Coady and …

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Harnett served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Harnett.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Type Federal Police
Location Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Platform Identity rcmp.fed.ca.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch December 31, 2020
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Andrew is one of 67 officers killed feloniously in Canada, 16.8% of the 399 remembered there.

34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 2020, 3 officers in Canada were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 2023, with 7.

Every year on record · Canada
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When

December holds 10.4% of these deaths in Canada; March holds the most, 16.4%. Thursdays: 20.9%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 16.8% of all 399 deaths in Canada, the 2nd most common cause.

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His people

Royal Canadian Mounted Police has at least 120 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.

Across the years

Andrew Harnett

Royal Canadian Mounted Police · End of Watch December 31, 2020

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