JAMES JOHN RAPOZO

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 14-E: 21
Department: Visalia, California, P.D.
End of Watch: January 9, 1998
Cause: SHOT
Age: 33
Years of Service: 6
Description: The Visalia Police Department SWAT team was executing a warrant on suspect responsible for shooting five people. Officer Rapozo was one of the first officers to enter the residence. He was shot as soon as he entered the door. Officer was wearing his body armor, but bullet entered his left side not covered by his vest. Officer Rapozo died during surgery.
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