Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Clifton White suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a call involving a juvenile offender near the intersection of 10th Street and Clay Street. Patrolman White had served with the Richmond Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, mother, and siblings.
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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.
Patrolman White gave the Richmond Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Clifton Hawes White is one of 1,306 officers lost to cardiac events in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 4% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 25 of 654 officers were lost to cardiac events in the line of duty — 3.8% of this state's fallen.
At Richmond Police Department, 3 of 40 officers on record were lost to cardiac events in the line of duty — 7.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Cardiac compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clifton Hawes White's cause is highlighted.
How Clifton Hawes White Compares
Offender Outcome
Cause: Heart attack
When Cardiac Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Cardiac deaths across the full memorial record. Clifton Hawes White is highlighted in Aug.
Incident Location
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