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| May 19, 2003
Kentucky Wildlife and Boating Officer Douglas W. Bryant, 62, was
killed while attempting to stop a fleeing vehicle on Interstate 75
just south of Cincinnati. Officer Bryant was a 14-year veteran of the
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. |
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Officer Bryant lived in
Villa Hills with his wife Cheryl and daughter Kiana. Officer Bryant
was assigned to Kenton County and routinely patrolled the waterways
in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Area. Officer Bryant loved
working the water and was well respected by boaters in that area.
As a respected boat accident investigator Officer Bryant was often
called upon by fellow officers for guidance in accident
investigations. He testified on numerous occasions as an expert
witness regarding accident investigations. Officer Bryant was
involved in the investigation of every major boating accident in the
Northern Kentucky area since 1990.
Colonel David Casey of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Division of Law Enforcement said “We are saddened and shocked by the
loss of Doug. Our hearts go out to Cheryl and Kiana and the rest of
the family and friends of Officer Bryant. The Hunters, Fishermen,
Boaters and Citizens of the State of Kentucky have truly lost a fine
officer and public servant.”
Officer Bryant previously worked as a schoolteacher and for
approximately five years as an officer with the Bromley Police
Department. Former Chief Art Esters of the Bromley Police Department
said, “Doug was a dedicated officer and a good friend”.
The details of the death of Officer Bryant are being investigated by
the Fort Mitchell Police Department. |
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