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Patrol Officer Jaimie Cox was killed during a traffic stop near the intersection of East State Street and Dawn Avenue at approximately 1:00 am.
The vehicle attempted to flee during the incident and dragged Officer Cox before crashing two blocks North of the initial incident. Despite suffering critical injuries, Officer Cox was able to call for assistance. Responding officers found him on the ground near the crash scene. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that fled was found deceased in the vehicle from a gunshot fired by Officer Cox.
Officer Cox was a United States National Guard veteran who had served with the Rockford Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Division of Law Enforcement. He was part of an Army National Guard contingent deployed from 2008 to 2009 to Nangarhar province in Afghanistan and received honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and awarded the Illinois National Guard Abraham Lincoln Medal of Freedom Ribbon.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, father, brother, sister, nieces, and nephews.
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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.
Patrol Officer Cox gave the Rockford Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Rockford 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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Military Service
Jaimie Joseph Alan Cox served in the U.S. Army (2006â2006) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rockford Police Department has lost 8 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Jaimie is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Jaimie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jaimie 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 2017, 1 officer at Rockford Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 2.
In 2017, 3 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 2017, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2017, 64 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 125th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jaimie was 30. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Rockford Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 37; the middle age was 30. Jaimie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 2.5 years.
Jaimie was 30. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Jaimie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jaimie was 30. 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. Jaimie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jaimie was 30. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jaimie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 14.3% of these deaths at Rockford Police Department; October holds the most, 14.3%. Sundays: 14.3%.
November holds 9.6% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at Rockford Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.7% 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.
His people
Rockford Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Jaimie among them.
Where
Military Service
Jaimie Joseph Alan Cox served in the U.S. Army (2006–2006) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-W
What is kept
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