Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman George Pollard was shot and killed by a man who he had just arrested for violating the local option law regulating alcohol.
During the arrest the man became combative and reached for his pistol, forcing Policeman Pollard to strike him with a baton. He then took the man to the local police court. After posting bond, the man located Policeman Pollard and killed him.
Another officer who was with Policeman Pollard returned fire and wounded the suspect before arresting him. The suspect was tried twice and acquitted each time.
Policeman Pollard was survived by his wife and seven children.
Survivors
Policeman Pollard was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Pollard served with the Lancaster Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lancaster community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Pollard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman George Pollard is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Pollard's cause is highlighted.
How George Pollard Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and wounded
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Pollard is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Pollard was killed by handgun.