Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Morris Dolan was killed after rushing into a burning rooming house in an attempt to rescue occupants.
It was later determined that the blaze was intentionally set by a Cripple Creek firefighter.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 23rd, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Dolan served with the Cripple Creek Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cripple Creek community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Dolan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Morris Dolan 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 CO, 101 of 360 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 28.1% of this state's fallen. That is 2.9 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Cripple Creek Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Morris Dolan's cause is highlighted.
How Morris Dolan Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Morris Dolan is highlighted in Aug.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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