Ofc. Charles H. Nissen
CHP - Contra Costa


Date of Birth: Unk
Date Appointed: Unk
End of Watch: December 17, 1935
Officer Charles H. Nissen was pursuing a traffic violator when a vehicle ahead of him slowed for a turn. Nissen applied his brakes to reduce his speed, but his motorcycle struck the rear of the vehicle and skidded. The patrolman was thrown to the pavement and died at the scene.