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Patrolman Larry Safreed was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Springfield Street in Riverside at 12:30 am. He had just started his shift at around midnight and was several blocks from the station when he was struck. He was able to call in that he was involved in an accident. Patrolman Safreed was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The 35-year-old driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 4 to 10 years. Patrolman Safreed was a United States Navy veteran and served with the Riverside Police Department for seven years and previously served with the Riverside Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Safreed gave the Riverside Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Riverside community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Larry J. Safreed served in the the United States military (1958â1962) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Larry is the only officer of Riverside Police Department remembered here.
Larry is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Larry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Larry is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1984, 5 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Larry was 44. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Larry was 44. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Larry was 44. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.4% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Riverside Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Larry J. Safreed served in the U.S. Navy (1958–1962) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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