Oxnard—Today, Sunday, October 12, marks the 54th anniversary of the on-duty death of Oxnard Police Officer Frederick Clark.
ON October 12, 1971, Officer Frederick Clark paid the ultimate price while serving the residents of Oxnard.
Officer Frederick J. Clark was born in Orange, New Jersey, on August 23, 1943. He moved with his family to the San Fernando area in 1946.
He attended and graduated from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, and attended Pierce College in Los Angeles, California. He was enrolled in classes at Ventura College at the time of his death.
During his time with the Oxnard Police Department, Officer Clark made many contributions and achievements, including graduating from the Ventura College Police Academy, earning Driver’s Training certificates from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, completing the Operation and Use of Breathalyzer, and earning First Aid from the National Red Cross.
Officer Clark received certificates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Chemical Agents Training, Law Enforcement Officers Training School in Contemporary Police Problems at Moorpark College for Urban Warfare Institute, from the National Safety Council for participation in the Defensive Driving Schools, and from the Peace Officers Standards and Training for completion of required courses…
