Captain C.J. Broadfield, 1921-1939
New York State PoliceBorn: c. 1890
Died: June 28, 1939
Married: yes
Children: two
Charles J. Broadfield was the commander of the New York State Police Troop B.
Plattsburgh Daily Republican, June 29, 1939
Captain C. J. Broadfield Dies At Malone Hospital
Commander Of Troop B, Ill Only 2 Weeks
Death came to Captain Charles J. Broadfield, widely known and highly respected commander of Troop B, New York State police of Malone, at the Alice Hyde hospital in Malone yesterday morning at 8:30 A. M. after an illness of only two weeks. He was 49 years of age.
Stricken with an intestinal ailment, his condition grew serious when he developed amoebic dysentery. Surgeons performed two emergency operations two days ago in an attempt to save his life. He rallied for a time and his recovery was confidently looked for. Ravages of the disease, however, were too severe for even his strong constitution and he expired yesterday morning.
A pioneer in the ranks of the state constabulary, Captain Broadfield joined the organization when it was created in 1917. His rise was rapid. After a two-months training at Camp Newago at Manlius, he was assigned to Troop K, at White Plains.
His first promotion occurred on Feb. l8, 1918 when he was made a corporal. In Oct. 11 of the same year he was promoted to sergeant and a year later he was made first sergeant of Troop K.
Appointed Lieutenant
In July of 1920, he received his commission as a lieutenant, and was assigned to Troop G then at Albany but was later transferred again to Troop K at White Plains. His promotion to captain occurred on June 1, 1921 and he was picked to organize a new troop in the isolated area of the Adirondacks. Credit for the later success of the troop, which has grown into one of the most efficient of organizations in the state can be given, in large measure, to the pioneer work of Captain Broadfield.
His early police week at [illegible section] “Black Horse Troop.”
Noted Sportsman
Captain Broadfield was an ardent sportsman and was a recognized authority in the field of conservation. He was a lover of horses and hunting dogs and was admired by a great circle of north country sportsmen for his ability with the rod and gun. Taking an active part in conservation work he saw the need for much work in the preservation of wild life in the Adirondacks. He accomplished much along these lines through his assistance to fish and game clubs throughout northern New York.
In January of 1933, under Franklin Roosevelt, with whom he enjoyed a warm friendship, Captain Broadfield was called to Albany to take charge of the Division of Fish and Game. He was drafted for the position at the request of his friend Henry Morgenthau, then commissioner of conservation and he assisted in the organization the state's game protectors and the enforcement branch of the division. [remainder illegible]
