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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Lt. Jeffrey L. Puls and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Saturday, March 14, 2009
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Columbus Division of Police Lt. Jeffrey L. Puls, age 57, passed away suddenly while on-duty Saturday March 14, 2009. Lt. Puls was a 36 year veteran of the Columbus Division of Police. He planned major police operations such as Red, White & Boom, Ohio State University football games, and responses to major demonstrations. He was the ranking official directing officers' responses and tactics to major events. Further, Lt. Puls developed and trained the entire Division on managing field force responses. His most recent involvement was President Barack Obama's visit to Columbus.
Lt. Puls' regular assignment was the first shift lieutenant where he was the Watch Commander over Downtown, Campus Area, and Northwest Columbus. He was a Division helicopter pilot from 1984-1988 and commanded the helicopter unit in 1995 and 1996. He modernized the unit and brought in jet turbine helicopters to replace the outdated, slower, piston-engine helicopters. Lt. Puls continued to maintain his flight status and formerly flew as a relief pilot for Life Flight at Grant Medical Center.
Lt. Puls was a member of the FOP Capital City Lodge #9, the Grove City United Methodist Church where he held many leadership positions, and held memberships with pilot associations, the EAA and AOPA. Lt. Puls graduated from the FBI National Academy and Mt. Vernon Nazarene College.
A dedicated public servant and a consummate professional, Lt. Puls dedicated his entire adult life working to better the Columbus Division of Police. He was a mentor and friend to many, teaching through his actions the importance of doing the right thing. Lt. Puls left an indelible impression on the many people whose lives he touched, and he will be remembered for his many talents, his strong leadership, ki...
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