Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Paton was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several auto thieves.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Paton served with the Elizabeth Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Elizabeth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Paton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Robert J. Paton 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 NJ, 264 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40.9% of this state's fallen. That is 13.3 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Elizabeth Police Department, 4 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert J. Paton's cause is highlighted.
How Robert J. Paton Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert J. Paton is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert J. Paton was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Elizabeth Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
