Officer Chris Marano, Arizona Department of Public Safety

Officer Chris Marano, Arizona Department of Public Safety

The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . .

Officer Chris Marano Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona End of Watch: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Biographical Info Age: 28 Tour of Duty: 2 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit Date of Incident: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Apprehended Officer Chris Marano was struck and killed by a patrol car involved in a vehicle pursuit as he laid out spike strips. Members of the Arizona Department of Public Safety attempted to stop a vehicle bearing stolen license plates. The vehicle failed to stop and fled. A pursuit ensued, reaching speeds of over 100 Miles Per Hour. Officer Marano was laying out spike strips on the Loop 101 near Phoenix when he was struck and killed by a patrol car involved in the pursuit. The pursuit continued and the suspect was eventually apprehended during a foot chase after the she bailed out of her vehicle. Officer Marano had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for two years. He is survived by his wife and four children. Agency Contact Information Arizona Department of Public Safety P.O. Box 6638 Phoenix, AZ 85005 Phone: (602) 223-2000 Please contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.