The DEA Honor Roll
Official Line of Duty Deaths
Michael E. Glazer
Rank: Detective
Shield Number: 1631
Command: Brooklyn North Narcotics
Date of Death: 05/26/2016
Cause of Death: Illnesses contracted as a result of work on the rescue and recovery from the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001.
Det. Michael E. Glazer retired on December 31, 2011 from the Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North. Glazer joined the New York City Police Department on January 4, 1984. A 27-year veteran of the NYPD, Glazer served in several commands, including the 120 Precinct, Patrol Borough Staten Island, the Auto Crime Division, Detective Borough Staten Island, the Narcotics Division, Northern Manhattan Initiative, Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, and Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North. He made 181 arrests over the course of his time with the Department and was recognized seven times for Excellent Police Duty and twice for Meritorious Police Duty. Det. Glazer passed away on May 26, 2016 as a result of his work on the rescue and recovery from 9/11.