Officer James Krupp
End of Watch April 15, 1964
Officer James Krupp joined the Police Department on August 4, 1956, at the age of 23. He was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School, attended Florida State University for one year and served in the U.S. Navy. When Krupp joined the force, he became part of a father-son team. His father, Sergeant Allison C. Krupp, served on the force for 20 years before retiring in 1958.
Officer Krupp was serving warrants with his partner in the area of Fifteenth Avenue South and Twenty-sixth Street on April 15th, 1964. These officers were unaware of a vehicle pursuit being conducted by another officer who was transmitting on a different radio channel. As Officer Krupp and his partner entered the intersection their vehicle was struck by the pursuing police car, killing Krupp and injuring his partner.
