Oscar Schneider

Chief of Police Oscar Schneider died as a result of complications from influenza while performing his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.

During the pandemic, Chief of Police Schneider was serving as the borough's Health Officer when their only health officer contracted influenza. As he was serving in both capacities, he became ill and was taken to his home on East Clay Avenue, where he died due to complications of influenza three days later.

The West Hazleton Borough Police Department was tasked with enforcing local health laws to help prevent the spread of influenza and with performing its regular police duties.

Chief of Police Schneider served with the West Hazleton Borough Police Department for nine months.