Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant William Ford was shot and killed by a man that he had ejected from a train next to County Road in the Claxton Yards in Secaucus, New Jersey. He was able to return fire, killing the subject. Sergeant Ford had served with the Erie Railroad Police Department for 15 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Ford gave the Erie Railroad Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Ford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant William S. Ford 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Erie Railroad Police Department, 8 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William S. Ford's cause is highlighted.
How William S. Ford Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William S. Ford is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William S. Ford was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Erie Railroad Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
