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Judson H. Randall
Incident
Special Policeman Judson Randall succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier while attempting to serve a writ commanding officers to move a smallpox patient to a quarantine hospital.
He and two other officers had gone to the home at 922 South Newton Avenue to take the man to the hospital. Upon their arrival, the man refused to go and threatened violence if they entered the home. One of the other officers cut open the screen door, and they all entered the home.
As the man's wife attempted to strike them with a broom handle the man grabbed an iron poker and struck Policeman Randall on the head, causing him to suffer a skull fracture. The man then surrendered to the other two officers.
Policeman Randall was able to walk home, but he became unconscious and died two days later.
The man who struck him was charged with murder but was acquitted at trial after the judge declared that the writ was invalid.
Policeman Randall was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War. He had only served with the Albert Lea Police Department for a few weeks and was appointed to assist with quarantine efforts during a smallpox outbreak.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and adult daughter.
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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.
Special Policeman Randall served with the Albert Lea Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Albert Lea 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
Judson H. Randall served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Judson is the only officer of Albert Lea Police Department remembered here.
Judson is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Judson is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Judson 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 1899, 2 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1899, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1899, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Judson was 51. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Judson had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Judson was 51. 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. Judson had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Judson was 51. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Judson had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.4% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Mondays: 11%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Albert Lea Police Department. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 2.3% 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 blunt object, in 1.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 1.1% of these deaths.
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Military Service
Judson H. Randall served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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