Roll of Honor
Incident
Lieutenant Robert Boud was killed when he and an inmate fell down a staircase during a scuffle at the Essex County Jail Annex. Lieutenant Boud struck his head during the fall and died after going into cardiac arrest 10 minutes later.
Survivors
Lieutenant Boud was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Boud served with the Essex County Department of Corrections.
Thank you for your service to the people of New Jersey. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Boud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Robert Boud served in the U.S. Navy (1967â1971) before joining law enforcement.
Lieutenant Robert Boud 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 NJ, 229 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.4% of this state's fallen. That is 35.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Essex County Department of Corrections, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Boud's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Boud Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Boud is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Boud was killed by person.
Incident Location
Military Service
Robert Boud served in the U.S. Navy (1967–1971) before joining law enforcement.
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