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Caleb Kenneth Conley
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near mile marker 127 on southbound I-75 in Georgetown at about 4:45 pm.
The subject's vehicle alerted a license plate reader showing a wanted person. As Deputy Conley approached the vehicle, he was shot. He was transported to the UK Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds an hour later.
The subject fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. He was charged with the murder of a police officer, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, burglary, theft of an automobile, wanton endangerment, and fleeing/evading police. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life without parole.
Deputy Conley was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Scott County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Conley gave the Scott County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Georgetown 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
Caleb Kenneth Conley served in the U.S. Army (2007â2008) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Caleb is the only officer of Scott County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Caleb is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Caleb is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Caleb 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 2023, 1 officer in KY was killed feloniously, the 112th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 2023, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2023, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Caleb was 35. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Caleb had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Caleb was 35. 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. Caleb had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Caleb was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Caleb had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 8.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Scott County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 26.6% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Caleb Kenneth Conley served in the U.S. Army (2007–2008) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-WT
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