Thomas E. Millet
Incident
Officer Thomas Millet was killed at the police shooting range when another officer's weapon accidentally discharged.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
In Our Keeping
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- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
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.
Police Officer Millet served with the Beverly Hills Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Beverly Hills 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
Thomas E. Millet served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Beverly Hills Police Department has lost 5 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Thomas is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1953, 4 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1953, 54 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1953, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
June holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 16.3%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Beverly Hills Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 25% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.6% 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 gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Beverly Hills Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
Military Service
Thomas E. Millet served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Also Remembered
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