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Sergeant "Rick" Pope was killed in an automobile crash while involved a high-speed vehicle pursuit on I-385. His patrol car left the roadway, struck some trees, and burst into flames at the exit for S.C. 101. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to serious head injuries he sustained when he was ejected from the vehicle. Sergeant Pope was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Fountain Inn Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.
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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.
Sergeant Pope gave the Fountain Inn Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fountain Inn 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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Incident Details
Military Service
Carlton Patrick Pope served in the U.S. Navy before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Carlton is the only officer of Fountain Inn Police Department remembered here.
Carlton is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
Carlton is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Carlton 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 1996, 2 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1996, 49 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 98th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1996, 57 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Carlton was 29. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. Carlton had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Carlton was 29. 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. Carlton had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carlton was 29. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Carlton had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.1% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fountain Inn Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Carlton Patrick Pope served in the U.S. Navy before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-W
What is kept
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