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Police Officer Glen Ciano

Suffolk County Police Department New York

End of Watch: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Biographical InfoAge: 45

Tour of Duty: 22 years

Badge Number: Not available
Incident DetailsCause of Death: Vehicular assault

Date of Incident: Sunday, February 22, 2009

Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect Info: Apprehended

Police Officer Glen Ciano was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being driven by an intoxicated operator.Officer Ciano was responding to assist a fellow officer who had stopped a vehicle with stolen license plates. His patrol car was struck by a vehicle making a left turn onto Commack Road from Vanderbilt Parkway. The force of the collision sent the patrol car off the road and into a utility pole. The patrol car burst into flames, killing Officer Ciano.The suspect was arrested at the scene and it was determined that he had been operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol.Police Officer Ciano had served with the Suffolk County Police Department for 22 years and is survived by his wife and two children. He was assigned to the 2nd Precinct.

Agency Contact Information:

Suffolk County Police Department

John Barry Police Headquarters

30 Yaphank Avenue

Yaphank, NY 11980

Phone: (631) 852-6000

Please contact the Suffolk County Police Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.