Police Officer Robert James Taylor, Sr., Chippewa Cree Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

Police Officer Robert James Taylor, Sr.

Chippewa Cree Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Monday, May 27, 2002

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Robert James Taylor, Sr.

Police Officer Robert Taylor drowned while attempting to rescue a man who had capsized in a small rowboat in the Bonneau Reservoir on the Rocky Boy Reservation during the Memorial Day holiday.

One other occupant of the boat was able to swim to shore. Officer Taylor attempted to swim to the boat in the cold water, which was about 75 feet from shore.

When he was approximately 15 feet from the boat, he went underwater and never resurfaced. The man he was attempting to rescue was able to make it to shore with the help of bystanders. Officer Taylor's body was recovered two days later.

Officer Taylor had served with the Rocky Boy's Tribal Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and five sons.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 6 years
Badge 38

Incident Details

Cause Drowned
Location Montana

water rescue

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Officer Taylor,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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May 27, 2022