Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Dale Mishler and Patrolman Jerry Green died as a result of injuries they suffered in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit. While on routine patrol, the officers began chasing a vehicle near 14th and Walnut Streets. At 1:25 am, on Ellettsville Road at Stout's Creek Hill, Patrolman Mishler lost control of their squad car, causing it to roll over as both officers were thrown from the vehicle. Patrolman Mishler died while en route to Bloomington Hospital. Patrolman Green remained in critical condition with a fractured skull and a severe injury to his left eye, leaving him partially blind. He was unable to return to active duty and received a disability pension. His health continued to decline, having never fully recovered from his injuries and from suffering two heart attacks. He died after being admitted to Bloomington Hospital for surgery on July 15, 1967. The suspect initially fled the scene but turned himself in later that day. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide, but those charges were dismissed. The driver was charged with driving while under the influence. Patrolman Mishler was a World War II veteran and served with the Bloomington Police Department for over 10 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, a brother, three sisters, and parents.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-IN-2B0EF551- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Dale. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Mishler served with the Bloomington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Bloomington community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Dale W. Mishler served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman Dale W. Mishler is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IN, 151 of 503 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Bloomington Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dale W. Mishler's cause is highlighted.
How Dale W. Mishler Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Dale W. Mishler is highlighted in Mar.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Bloomington Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
