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Patrolman Mitchem was killed when his vehicle was struck by a train at an unguarded crossing. He was en route to court at the time of the accident.
Survivors
Patrolman Mitchem was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mitchem served with the Richland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Richland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mitchem.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Robert is the only officer of Richland Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 1 officer in MS was lost to accidents, the 20th heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 1981, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1981, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
April holds 5.6% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Mondays: 15.7%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Richland Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-W
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