Thomas M. Rees

Thomas Rees, a 32-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated police officer with the West Jordan Police Department. On February 23, 1986, Rees was participating in a weapons retention training exercise at the police department. The training was designed to prepare officers for struggles in which a suspect might attempt to take their firearm. During this fateful training session, an instructor, who was playing the role of an assailant, grabbed for Officer Rees's. 38-caliber revolver. In a tragic tu ...

Officer Thomas M. Rees

Officer Tom M. Rees - Utah Law Enforcement Memorial