Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Gary Farley suffered a fatal heart attack after being punched in the chest two days earlier at the scene of a domestic dispute. Officer Farley began experiencing chest pains and collapsed the following day. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the heart attack early the next morning. The suspect was convicted of obstructing governmental justice and fined $500. Officer Farley had served with the Nassau County Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His son later joined the Nassau County Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Farley gave the Nassau County Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mineola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Farley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Gary R. Farley is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Nassau County Police Department, 12 of 51 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 23.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gary R. Farley's cause is highlighted.
How Gary R. Farley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary R. Farley is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary R. Farley was killed by person.
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