Dale W. Mishler

Bloomington Police Department — Bloomington, IN

Veteran → Accident

End of Watch March 25, 1955

Age 35

Tour of Duty 10 mo

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Gender Male

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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.

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Last updated: August 2, 2026

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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

Department Bloomington Police Department

Type Police Department

Location Bloomington, Monroe County, IN

Platform Identity bpd.monroe.in.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch March 25, 1955

Tour of Duty 10 mo

Age 35

Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

Weapon Automobile

Military Service

Dale W. Mishler served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.

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Patrolman Dale W. Mishler is one of 1 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,759 officers honored here.

In IN, 152 of 504 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30.2% of this state's fallen. That is 30.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.

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.

Bloomington Police Department

of 5 officers

60% Accident

IN — Statewide

152

of 504 officers

30.2% Accident

Nationwide

of 97,759 officers

0% Accident