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Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54 Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54
Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54 A police officer with a 30-year legacy of service died, leaving behind a loving wife and 13-year-old daughter. Steve Beland, a Lowell police officer, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 12 in Tyngsborough, according to his obituary.  The 54-year-old served the Lowell Police Department in different capacities since 1993.  Beland worked as a K-9 officer with his canine partner Vopo, as a member of the department’s original Gang Unit, and most recently was assigned to Car 5 in Lowell’s Highlands neighborhood, according to the Lowell Police.  Way to go Officer Beland! Upon responding to a m…