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Officer George Robert Sassan was accidentally shot and killed by other officers in a case of mistaken identity. Officer Sassan was off duty and had arrested a subject following a disturbance at a local tavern. He had just finished his evening shift and met his wife and friends at a local sports bar when Officer Sassan was propositioned for criminal activity. He was holding the suspect until law enforcement arrived. The wrong police agency was called. Upon their arrival, the other officers saw Officer Sassan holding his service weapon and opened fire on him as he turned towards them, hitting him four times in the back and killing him. Officer Sassan was a U.S. Army veteran who had served 9 years in law enforcement.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and one child.
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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.
Officer Sassan gave the Glendale Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Glendale 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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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George Robert Sassan served in the the United States military (1965â1967) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Glendale Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
George is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1975, 2 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1975, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1975, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 30. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
George was 30. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 30. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.8% of these deaths in WI, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Glendale Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Glendale Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Military Service
George Robert Sassan served in the U.S. Army (1965–1967) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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