Officer Down

Police Officer James Brockmeyer
Chester Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, October 28, 2016
Age: 22
Tour: 10 months
Badge # CH09
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Police Officer James Brockmeyer was killed in a vehicle crash while pursuing a vehicle on Palestine Road at approximately 10:00 pm.

His patrol car left the roadway and overturned just south of Union School Road in Randolph County. He became trapped in the wreckage as a result of the crash.

The vehicle he was pursuing continued to flee and its driver remains at large.

Officer Brockmeyer had served with the Chester Police Department for only 10 months. He is survived by his parents and sister.

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.