Front view of a historic government building with large red banners hanging from columns, trees lining the sidewalk, and traffic signals in the foreground.

Fallen Staff - Joseph Masterson (Matt) Delozier

Seal of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Museum with scales, an open book, a key, a sword, and a star.

End of Watch: Monday, September 9, 1935

Federal Probation Officer Joseph Masterson (Matt) Delozier was en route to Tulsa, Oklahoma, on official business for Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer and had stopped at a Supulpa, Oklahoma, filling station to refuel his car. As he exited his vehicle his weapon fell to the pavement and discharged, striking him in the thigh and severing an artery. Officer DeLozier succumbed to his injuries at 3:00 p.m. Officer DeLozier was survived by his wife, who was visiting one of their daughters in Boston at the time of his death.  Matt was survived by three daughters, one son, and his parents.

J.M. (Matt) Delozier.  Date unknown.

Plaque to honor the death of all four Fallen Staff on display at the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Washington, D.C. Special Note: Marie Curtis’ middle name was thought to be “Christopher” at the time the plaque was designed. This curator has uncovered Marie’s middle name was “Frances” and “Christopher” was her maiden name.

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Badge with shield emblem and gold stars, text reads 'Officer Down Memorial Page' and letters 'ODMP'.

Officer Down Memorial Page

Obverse of 2" coin presented to families and district representatives at fallen staff ceremony on September 9, 2016. Co-designed by this curator and a PPSO Staffer, with input from other national administrative staff. Manufactured by Smith & Warren. Special Note: Marie Curtis’ middle name was thought to be “Christopher” at the time the coin was designed. This curator has uncovered Marie’s middle name was “Frances” and “Christopher” was her maiden name.

Reverse of 2" coin presented to families and district representatives at fallen staff ceremony on September 9, 2016. Co-designed by this curator and a PPSO Staffer, with input from other national administrative staff. Manufactured by Smith & Warren.

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Museum, established in 2011 The first and only credential patch. Leather look PVC based on a 1966 credential.

Get yours! The first and only credential patch. Leather look PVC based on a 1966 credential. After an approved donation, you will receive a Museum CRED patch.  This offer is valid while supplies last and only one patch per person.