John D. Divers.
Trooper John Divers died after contracting septicemia while on duty in Florence Township in January 1930. Septicemia is a result of bacteria in the blood. Trooper Divers contracted the illness when an open wound on his finger came in contact with a suspect's blood during an arrest four months earlier. Trooper Divers was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the New Jersey State Police for eight years.
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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.
Trooper Divers gave the New Jersey State Police 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New Jersey, 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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