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Salvatore Vincent Genualdi
Incident
Sergeant Salvatore Genualdi was struck and killed at a roadblock while attempting to stop a pursuit. Sergeant Genualdi had responded to assist a neighboring agency in the pursuit and was standing next to his cruiser which had been parked in a roadblock position with the passenger side facing the oncoming pursuit. As the suspect neared the scene Sergeant Genualdi stepped from the patrol vehicle and attempted to wave the vehicle to a stop but was struck and pinned between the two vehicles. The suspect was apprehended at the scene. The 41-year-old suspect was charged with reckless driving and involuntary manslaughter. Sergeant Genualdi had served with the Steamwood Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Genualdi gave the Streamwood Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Streamwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Genualdi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Salvatore Vincent Genualdi served in the U.S. Navy (1951â1955) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Streamwood Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Salvatore is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Salvatore is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Salvatore 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 1967, 11 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 20th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1967, 105 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1967, 107 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 56th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Salvatore was 35. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Salvatore had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Salvatore 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. Salvatore had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Salvatore was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Salvatore had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 14.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Streamwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% 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
Streamwood Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Salvatore among them.
Military Service
Salvatore Vincent Genualdi served in the U.S. Navy (1951–1955) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-W
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