Roll of Honor
Incident
Park Policeman Martin Thomas Collins observed an intoxicated motorist and attempted to stop the driver at Garfield Boulevard and Ashland Avenue, in South Park. He approached the vehicle and ordered the driver to pull over. As the subject pushed Policeman Collins away from the car, he was crushed between two vehicles.
Survivors
Policeman Collins was survived by his wife and five children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Policeman Collins served with the South Park District Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Park Policeman Martin Thomas Collins is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 10 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At South Park District Police Department, 2 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 20% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Martin Thomas Collins's cause is highlighted.
How Martin Thomas Collins Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Martin Thomas Collins is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Martin Thomas Collins was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from South Park District Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
