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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Frederick S. Wales
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: 3641
- Division: Traffic Enforcement Division
- Location: Sunset Blvd and Vermont Ave
- Date Killed: Tuesday, October 7, 1947
- Cause of Death: Motorcycle Traffic Accident
Rememberance
Policeman Frederick Wales was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
Every day, the members of the LAPD put their lives on the line. We remember and honor the officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty who have lost their lives while serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.