Nicol

Deputy Robert Nicol Jr.

EOW: 30 September 1987

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Robert Nicol Jr.

End of Watch 30 September 1987

During a traffic stop Deputy Nicol found the driver in possession of marijuana. When the suspect realized he was going to be arrested he fled on foot, pursued by Deputy Nicol. Deputy Nicol was struck by a Cadillac that had swerved to miss the suspect, and died of his injuries less than two weeks later.

Nicol Park on US 1 in Port St. John was named in honor of Deputy Robert Nicol.

Information from Officer Down Memorial Page & Brevard Sheriff's Website