David R. Eike

Captain David Roger Eike (July 18, 1924 – January 9, 1972) was a Fairfax County Police officer.

Eike was born in Woodbridge. Eike was married to Nancy T. Eike, and they had two children, David, Jr. and Lisa Anne Eike.[1]

Eike enlisted in the army on March 27, 1943. After serving as a military policeman and prison guard, Eike joined the FCPD on September 1, 1950.[1][2] After two years on the job, Eike was promoted to detective in November 1952.[2]

In July 1955, Detective Eike was given command of the newly formed Juvenile Squad.[3] While still commanding the Juvenile Squad, Eike was promoted to detective sergeant in February 1957.[2]

He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1958, and worked as administrative assistant to Chief William L. Durrer.[2][4]

During a physical examination in preparation to enter the FBI Academy in 1960, Eike learned that he had kidney disease. His kidneys failed completely in 1963, forcing Eike to undergo the then-new procedure of kidney dialysis twice weekly.[5]

Despite his health problems, Eike continued to work as a Fairfax County Police officer, receiving a promotion to captain in 1966, and finally retiring in 1970 after 20 years of service.[6]

Following his retirement from FCPD, Eike worked as public relations director for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.[6]

On January 2, 1972, Eike underwent a kidney transplant, but died a week later.[6][1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "David R. Eike, 47, Va. Police Captain." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): C4. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jan 11 1972. Web. 12 Mar. 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Detective Named Aide To Fairfax Police Chief." Evening Star, 1 Jan. 1959, Holiday, p. 22. NewsBank, . Accessed 26 Feb. 2018.
  3. ↑ "Fairfax Creates Two Police Units." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 26. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jun 30 1955. Web. 12 Mar. 2012.
  4. ↑ "County Detective Gets Promotion." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): A14. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jan 01 1959. Web. 12 Mar. 2012.
  5. ↑ "Crime's Foe Fights Death as Sideline." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): B1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Feb 22 1965. Web. 13 Mar. 2012.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "David Eike, 46, of Fairfax, Virginia Regional Park Aide" Evening Star, 10 Jan. 1972, Four Star NIGHT FINAL, p. 25. NewsBank. Accessed 26 Feb. 2018.