Crime & Safety

Plainfield Police Dedicate Tree To Fallen Officer Tyler Dufour

Dufour died in a motorcycle crash on July 13, 2019 while off duty. He was 22-years-old.

Plainfield Police Dept. dedicates tree and plaque to Tyler Dufour
Plainfield Police Dept. dedicates tree and plaque to Tyler Dufour (Courtesy: Plainfield Police Dept.)

PLAINFIELD, IL - Approximately three months after his death, the Plainfield Police Department recently honored community service officer, Tyler Dufour, with a plaque and tree dedication.

"Although he is no longer with us, he will always be remembered!" the police department wrote on its official Facebook page.

Tyler Dufour was killed in a motorcycle crash. (Plainfield Police Department)
Tyler Dufour was killed in a motorcycle crash. (Plainfield Police Department)

Dufour died in a motorcycle crash in mid-July while off duty. He was 22-years-old.

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He had worked with the Plainfield Police Department for two years.

According to the Plainfield Police Department Facebook page, Dufour brought a great work ethic, high level of energy and smile into all his duties and responsibilities.

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