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Remembering PFC Thomas P. Jensen, Prince George’s County Maryland Police Department: In Memoriam
There are heavy hearts in the Prince George’s County Maryland Police Department and throughout law enforcement and criminal justice circles with the recent in-line of duty death of PFC Officer Thomas P. Jensen, 27, who worked out of the District One substation in Hyattsville, Maryland. Officer Jensen served for 5 ½ years prior to his death on March 9, 2010. He followed the career path of his father, Tom Jensen, a retired Sergeant in the department. Officer Jensen was responding to a burglary when his cruiser slid on a patch of black ice causing his vehicle to hit a pole. He sustained serious injuries that left him hospitalized and, ultimately, in a medically induced coma until his death. Recently married only five months ago, he leaves behind his wife, Kristelle, and his parents. The members of Squad 22 especially feel his loss among the 1600 members of the entire police department. The bond the squad members share with one another will aid them in continuing to move forward in their professional pursuits despite the deep loss of their beloved colleague and friend. The squad members demonstrated their commitment to serve as a continuous support system to his wife by a notable and public display of standing in unison at the funeral ceremony in which they vowed to be there for her. “I promised we would never, ever leave you. Squad 22, stand up,” Sgt. Manuel Rivera said. The halls of the Prince George’s County Maryland courthouse were barren of officers on March 15, 2009—the day of his funeral ceremony—in which officers far and wide came to pay their respects to their comrade in public safety. Recognized for both his larger than life frame of 6’6” and his tremendous sense of humor that made others laugh, he was also passionately committed to his serious role as a police officer who proudly followed in his father’s footsteps. With so much to live for and too young to die, Officer Jensen’s death is both sad and tragic. However, in his measured days on earth, he positively touched many lives with enduring impact. Fond recollections of his life and dedication to a profession he cherished will serve as comfort to assuage the grief and provide inspiration to move forward. Copyright © 2010 Karen L. Bune  ***Karen L. Bune is employed as a Victim Specialist in the State’s Attorney’s Office for Prince George’s County, Maryland. She is an
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia where she teaches victimology. Ms. Bune
serves as a consultant for the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U. S. Department of Justice. She is a nationally recognized speaker and
trainer. She is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomate of the Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and The National Center for Crisis Management. She is also Board
Certified in Domestic Violence. Ms. Bune received the 2007 Notable Alumni Award from the Dept. of Public Affairs, American University, Washington, D. C. Ms. Bune appears in the 2010 edition
of “Marquis Who’s Who in the World” and the 2010 edition of “Marquis Who’s Who in American Women.” MORE STORIES BY KAREN BUNE: Community Policing Alive and Well in Prince George’s County, Maryland BOSTON MOUNTED UNIT RIDE-ALONG IS LENS TO POLICE REALITY GRASPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHALLENGES CHUCK WEXLER CRAIG FLOYD CHAIRMAN OF NLEOMF HONORED SHAQUITA BELL CASE MERGER OF USCP AND LOC POLICE SGT JOE GENTILE, DC MPD PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY GRIPS THE NATION CONFLICTING PERSPECTIVES FOCUS ATTENTION ON RESPONSE STATEGIES TO ANTI-WAR PROTESTORS D. C. POLICE CHIEF RAMSEY’S DEPARTURE LEAVES LEGACY OF GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT CHIEF MORSE ROLE ENHANCED BY GAINER APPOINTMENT AS US SENATE SGT AT ARMS US BORDER PATROL AGENTS ARE THE VICTIMS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GETS ATTENTION U. S. PARK POLICE FORCE IN DISARRAY D.C. POLICE COMMANDER SOLBERG’S APOLOGY UNNECESSARY POLICE VICTIMIZATION HAS WIDE IMPACT US CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF GAINER RESIGNS PERSISTANCE PAYS OFF FOR MIMI MAJOR LINDA DIXON FULFILLS PROMISE TO VICTIM METRO DC POLICE GAY AND LESBIAN LIAISON UNIT U.S. CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF GAINER US CAPITOL POLICE MOUNTED UNIT DEALT A HARD BLOW TRIBUTE TO CHIEF GAINER CONGRESSWOMAN MCKINNEY - SUPERB EXAMPLE OF NON-VICTIM RETURN TO NY COP HOMEPAGE |
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