Officer Down

Senior Detention Officer Alexander Reginald Pettiway
Durham County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, April 25, 2020
Age 55
Tour 23 years
Cause COVID19
Incident Date Monday, April 13, 2020

Senior Detention Officer Alexander Pettiway died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak at the Durham County Detention Center.

Officer Pettiway had served with the Durham County Sheriff's Office for 23 years. He is survived by his brother and sister.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.