Frank A. Ondrak

Patrolman Frank Ondrak died as a result of complications from influenza while performing his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.

During the Influenza Pandemic, the Cleveland Division of Police was tasked with enforcing local health laws designed to stop the spread of influenza. Many of the new health laws prohibited public gatherings, closed private and public schools, banned public funerals, and required proper ventilation in public and private spaces. Many officers were also tasked as ambulance drivers to transport victims to and from hospitals. Patrolmen who were assigned as ambulance drivers responded to an average of 40 calls per shift.

Patrolman Ondrak served with the Cleveland Division of Police for four years.