Officer Down: Trooper Joseph Gallagher
Source New York State Police
NEW YORK-Trooper Joseph Gallagher, of the New York State Police, died March 26, 2021 from a prior incident that occurred three years ago.
On December 18, 2017, he was hit by a car while on duty. At the time he was assisting a disabled motorist on the highway.
Trooper Gallagher served with New York State Police since 2014. His last assignment was with NYSP in Brentwood.
Trooper Gallagher is survived by his wife, children, parents, and siblings.
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
