Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Geib succumbed to injuries sustained from an arrest two months earlier.
During the arrest, he was hurt on his side, where he had suffered a previous injury. He succumbed to his injury at his home.
Patrolman Geib had served with the Rochester Police Department for over 14 years and was assigned to the Sixth Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Geib gave the Rochester Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rochester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Geib.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William J. Geib is one of 1 officers lost under undetermined circumstances across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 1 of 2,147 officers were lost under undetermined circumstances — 0% of this state's fallen.
At Rochester Police Department, 1 of 17 officers on record were lost under undetermined circumstances — 5.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Undetermined compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William J. Geib's cause is highlighted.
How William J. Geib Compares
When Undetermined Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Undetermined deaths across the full memorial record. William J. Geib is highlighted in Sep.
Incident Location
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