Public Safety
Darien Police Commemorate Officer William Bowman, Killed on Duty
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Darien police officers are wearing mourning bands today to honor one of their own, Officer William Bowman, killed on this date in 1927 in a motorcycle accident while on duty. William E. Bowman was 30 years old. In a Facebook post, the department announced:
Officer Bowman joined the Darien Police Department on Feb. 1, 1926. Bowman enjoyed an exemplary record of service to the Department and furthered his service to the community by also serving as a volunteer firefighter.