Governor Orders Flags Lowered For Fallen Police Officer

Governor DeWine has ordered flags lowered in honor of Cleveland Police Officer Shane Bartek, who was killed in a carjacking while off-duty on New Year’s Eve.

In honor of the life and legacy of Cleveland Police Officer Shane Bartek, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County, the Ohio Statehouse, The Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower. Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of his funeral, January 11, 2022.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

Cleveland.com is reporting that city officials have ruled Bartek’s death as a “line of duty” death.

The ruling unlocks benefits for Bartek’s family that wouldn’t have been available otherwise, and it also means the city can help with his funeral.

Bartek’s obituary can be read by clicking here.