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Year of Birth
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
SGT Richard (Dick) Smith (VPA/TAG TEAM)
to remember
Doyle, Joe, D/LT Police(Ret).
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Contact Info
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Home Town
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Last Address
DOVER, DE
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Date of Passing
Oct 11, 2013
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Last Known Activity:
I am currently totally retired.
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Other Comments:
Joseph E. Doyle Sr., 69, of Dover, DE passed away on October 11, 2013. Joe was born in Sommerville, MA and resided in Woodbury for 43 years before moving to Dover 9 years ago. Joe retired as Detective Lieutenant of the Woodbury Police Department after 24 years of service. He served in the US Air Force. He was Assistant Chief of the Friendship Fire Company and served as the Past President & Treasurer with 45 years of service. He was the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Woodbury; and Past President of Woodbury Little League.
Joe was predeceased by his father Joseph and his brother Paul. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Annette (nee Noseworthy); mother Muriel Rudian; 3 sons Joseph Jr. (Beth) of Woodbury, Tim (Margie) of Pennsville & Mike of Smyrna, DE; daughter Kelly Doyle of Dover, DE; 2 sisters Lee (Tony) Scharle of Barrington & Kathie (John) Shover of Tioga, PA and 5 grandchildren Joseph III, Erinn, Hailey, Maddie & Jack.
Visitation Tuesday 7 to 9pm and Wednesday 9am until the service at 10am at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 171 Delaware St. Woodbury, NJ. Interment with Military Honors Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to David A. Laverty Scholarship Fund c/o Friendship Fire Co. 29 Delaware St. Woodbury, NJ. Memories and condolences shared at daviswagner.com
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Reflections on D/LT Doyle's
US Police Service
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WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO MAKE A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT?
As long as I can remember I wanted to be a policeman and a fire fighter. When I joined the Air Force I became a fire fighter and felt that would be my career choice. Upon my discharge I got hired by the Boeing-Vertol company in Philadelphia, but after 3 years got laid off. I then worked for a gas pipeline company and although the money was good I knew I didn't want to do that for life. I discovered there was an opening in my local police department so I applied and took the test etc. The rest is history. I got hired and worked there for 24 1/2 years.
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WHAT WAS YOUR CAREER PATH AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?
Like I said before, I served four years in the Air Force 62-66. I then went to work for the Boeing-Vertol Company as a fireman 66-69. Upon getting laid off I went to work for a gas company as a laborer then station operator, onto line walker 69-70. An opening was available with with my local PD and I was planning on getting married so I applied got the job and worked as patrolman, patrol sergeant (loved that position) and finally Det. Lt. That job lasted from 1970-1995. When I retired from there I got a job as a deckhand on a ferry running from National Park to the Philadelphia Navy Yard, across the Delaware River. It was a great job but due to the base closing alas and alack I was laid off again. I worked for seven years in an auto parts store and then moved to Delaware.
I worked at Dover Downs Casino until 2005 and had to go on disability due to health issues. I am now completely retired.
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DID YOU SERVE IN THE MILITARY PRIOR? AND IF SO, IN WHAT BRANCH OF SERVICE? IN WHAT WAYS HAS MILITARY SERVICE INFLUENCED YOUR CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT?
Again as I have mentioned before I served in the Air Force as a fire fighter from 1962 to 1966. I believe that the military taught me discipline and maturity. It also taught me how to obey and give orders. It helped me become a better leader.
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WHICH, OF THE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS YOU WERE ASSIGNED TO, DO YOU HAVE THE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY?
I have memories from all phases of my career. I would have to say Patrol Sergeant was my best. I was in charge of a shift and worked the streets with my shift. It gave me an opportunity to lead by example. To teach the young patrolman how to react and to think for themselves. It gave me great pleasure to see those men mature, grow and finally take their places in the command structure of the department. I like to feel that my mentoring help them achieve success.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER WHAT PARTICULAR INCIDENT HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
There were many that I think had an impact on me but I would have to say the tumultuous 70's due to racial strife and Vietnam protest etc. Although not necessarily realizing it at the time, I believe it helped me to become more tolerant of others. They were rough at times. We definitely learned who to depend on and trust. Hopefully others learned that I could be depended upon and trusted with their lives.
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OF THE MEDALS, AWARDS OR BADGES YOU RECEIVED, WHAT IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
My first Chief for most of my career did not really believe in medals, but did write personal commendations. He felt that we were doing what we were paid to do. Therefore there were not many medals or awards given out, just letters from the Chief. That was good enough for me. To be recognized for for outstanding work by my Supervisor was all I needed.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL PERSON FROM YOUR CAREER MADE THE MOST POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON YOU AND WHY?
There were a few. Most have passed by now. As I said, my first Chief had a large impact on me. He could be very gruff and overpowering at times, but if you did your job he stood behind you. He always treated me fair and was there if I wanted his counseling. One of my Patrol Sergeants when I was a Patrolman helped lead me and taught me so I could grow and advance in the department. We became very close friends. He even invited me to his ordination when he became a priest.
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR CAREER THAT WAS FUNNY AT THE TIME AND STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
I will have to ponder this a bit, there were many. Some may be hard to put into words.
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WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER?
I guess it is cynicism. That may or may not be a good thing but it can cause you to search more for the truth in things. It can also teach you to be careful who to trust but when I trust them it is all the way. Like I stated before though I am more tolerant of people.
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WHAT LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP(S)?
I am a life member of the New Jersey PBA Local 22, although not active.
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HOW HAS SERVING AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU CONDUCT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE DEPARTMENT?
I stated before that I joined the department during the tumultuous 70's. At that time I learned I could only trust family and co-workers due to the outside distrust and turmoil. Time went on and everybody started changing. The Vietnam War ended, Civil Rights were becoming more equal. It was then I learned that people outside of police work could actually become my friends. They also learned that police officers were human beings also (not pigs). I think that law enforcement has taught me to appreciate what I have, especially family.
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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE FOR A ROOKIE WHO HAS JUST PUT ON THE BADGE?
I guess I would tell the rookie to look up to his supervisors. In many cases to just watch and learn. To educate himself and try to attend as many training schools as he would be allowed. I would tell him he many have many supervisors but no superiors. I always hated that term. He is as good as anybody else.
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IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU FEEL THIS WEBSITE CAN BENEFIT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY?
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Having been a member of AFTWS for three years I know that as the membership grows so can we. It can help us interact with our peers. That can be just meeting new people to learning more about the job. Maybe easier and better ways to due things. It can become an investigative tool allowing people to connect about similar crimes that they would never have done otherwise. Of course, I don't mean to openly discuss a case but asking questions you would like answered can lead to a multitude of responses. (I hope I said this correctly). DB 9/22/2016
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