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George Mann
Incident
Police Officer George Mann was killed in an automobile accident while in pursuit of a suspicious vehicle just north of Tampa, Florida, at approximately 11:30 pm.
Another vehicle ran the stop sign at the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Morris Bridge Road, and struck Officer Mann's vehicle on the driver's side door. Officer Mann was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries approximately one hour later. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed in the accident.
Officer Mann was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran who served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He had served with the University of South Florida Police Department for just over one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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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.
Police Officer Mann gave the University of South Florida Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Tampa community. Thank you 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
George Mann served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
George is the only officer of University of South Florida Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 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 1970, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 49. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 49. 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 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 49. 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 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.8% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 13.3%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at University of South Florida Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% 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
George Mann served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
What is kept
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