For immediate release

Kentucky Wildlife and Boating Officer Douglas W. Bryant, 62, was killed on Monday, May 19, 2003 while attempting to stop a fleeing vehicle on Interstate 75 just south of Cincinnati. Officer Bryant was a 14-year veteran of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Officer Bryant lived in Villa Hills with his wife Cheryl and daughter Kiana. Officer Bryant was assigned to Kenton County and routinely patrolled the waterways in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Area. Officer Bryant loved working the water and was well respected by boaters in that area.

As a respected boat accident investigator Officer Bryant was often called upon by fellow officers for guidance in accident investigations. He testified on numerous occasions as an expert witness regarding accident investigations. Officer Bryant was involved in the investigation of every major boating accident in the Northern Kentucky area since 1990.

Colonel David Casey of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Law Enforcement said “We are saddened and shocked by the loss of Doug. Our hearts go out to Cheryl and Kiana and the rest of the family and friends of Officer Bryant. The Hunters, Fishermen, Boaters and Citizens of the State of Kentucky have truly lost a fine officer and public servant.”

Officer Bryant previously worked as a schoolteacher and for approximately five years as an officer with the Bromley Police Department. Former Chief Art Esters of the Bromley Police Department said, “Doug was a dedicated officer and a good friend”.

The details of the death of Officer Bryant are being investigated by the Fort Mitchell Police Department.