Mike Padula was one of the most respected members of the Itahca City Police Department when he was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 17, 1996.
Padula, who served on the Ithaca force for 18 years, was part of the Investigative Division of ICPD, beginning in 1991. He was experienced in investigating all types of crime, specializing in fire investigation and latent print examination.
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The Michael A. Padula Scholarship Foundation, funded in part by Pud's Run, provides funds for Tompkins County high school students seeking careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. 
