Mendon, MA — January 7th — A police officer from the Uxbridge Police Department was killed in the line of duty early in the morning, according to the Mendon Fire Department. The emergency services community has been affected by the loss. Strong professional relationships are formed amongst departments as firefighters, emergency medical workers, and law enforcement officers collaborate closely on incidents, training, and community activities.

A public safety officer's death has an effect not just on the agency in question but also on nearby agencies and the communities they serve. The impact this loss has on the officer's friends, family, coworkers, and the Town of Uxbridge is acknowledged by the Mendon Fire Department. Area departments continue to give support as the community pulls together during this trying time.