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Deputy Harbison and Deputy Herman Treece were shot and killed while searching a home for illegal liquor. The suspect surrendered to the county coroner during a massive manhunt. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in prison November 5, 1952. Deputy Harbison was a World War II veteran. He was to be married in November.
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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 Harbison gave the Walker County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jasper community, and 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
Frank Harbison served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Walker County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Frank 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 1952, 2 officers at Walker County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1952, 6 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1952, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1952, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 27. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Walker County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 45 and 55; the middle age was 48. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Frank was 27. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Frank 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. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 27. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 40% of these deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Saturdays: 40%.
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in AL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 15.8%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Walker County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Military Service
Frank Harbison served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-W
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