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Patrolman Joseph Goulet succumbed to injuries sustained late the previous night when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Main Street at 11:00 p.m. Patrolman Goulet was transported to Webber Hospital, where he succumbed to internal injuries. The driver of the vehicle was initially charged with manslaughter, but charges were dropped. Patrolman Goulet had served with the Biddeford Police Department for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Goulet gave the Biddeford Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Biddeford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Goulet.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Biddeford Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Joseph is one of 33 officers lost to accidents in ME, 38.4% of the 86 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 1 officer in ME was lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 2.
In 1920, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1920, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Joseph was 50. Of the 31 lost to accidents in ME whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45.5; the middle age was 33. Joseph had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joseph was 50. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Joseph had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 50. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Joseph had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 9.1% of these deaths in ME; November holds the most, 21.2%. Tuesdays: 24.2%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Biddeford Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 38.4% of all 86 deaths in ME, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Biddeford Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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