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Age:
61
Place of Residence:
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation:
New York Police Department | Captain
Biography:

Captain Edward C. Gilpin served the New York City Police Department for 32 years before his retirement in 2002.

He was recognized four times in his career for excellent and meritorious police duty. Captain Gilpin served as Executive Officer of the 9th Precinct and the Manhattan South Task Force, and worked in the Brooklyn Housing Bureau and Police Service Areas 1 and 2 during his career. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and son Michael.