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Bryan Joseph Durman
Incident
Police Officer Bryan Durman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of North Limestone Street and Alabama Avenue.
He was investigating a noise ordinance violation at approximately 10:00 pm. He had responded to the location to locate the driver of a vehicle that had been playing music too loudly when he was struck.
On June 30th, 2011, the subject who struck Officer Durman was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and numerous other charges in connection with Officer Durman's death. He was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Officer Durman was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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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 Durman gave the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lexington 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
Bryan Joseph Durman served in the U.S. Air Force (2001â2007) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Bryan is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Bryan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Bryan 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 2010, 1 officer in KY was killed feloniously, the 112th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 2010, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2010, 85 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 80th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bryan was 27. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Bryan had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Bryan was 27. 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. Bryan had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bryan was 27. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bryan had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Thursdays: 13%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, 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 automobile, in 1.2% 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
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Bryan among them.
Where
Military Service
Bryan Joseph Durman served in the U.S. Air Force (2001–2007) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
What is kept
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