George Robert Sassan. George also served in the U.S. Army. George served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer George Robert Sassan was accidentally shot and killed by other officers in a case of mistaken identity. Officer Sassan was off duty and had arrested a subject following a disturbance at a local tavern. He had just finished his evening shift and met his wife and friends at a local sports bar when Officer Sassan was propositioned for criminal activity. He was holding the suspect until law enforcement arrived. The wrong police agency was called. Upon their arrival, the other officers saw Officer Sassan holding his service weapon and opened fire on him as he turned towards them, hitting him four times in the back and killing him. Officer Sassan was a U.S. Army veteran who had served 9 years in law enforcement.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Sassan gave the Glendale Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Glendale community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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