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Sergeant Joseph Monteparo was stabbed to death while attempting to talk a man into dropping a knife. Sergeant Monteparo was familiar with the suspect and had dealt with him on several occasions. Other officers on the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Sergeant Monteparo had served with the Asbury Park Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Monteparo gave the Asbury Park Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Asbury Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Monteparo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Joseph M. Monteparo served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Asbury Park Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Joseph is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Joseph 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 1971, 4 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joseph was 41. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Joseph was 41. 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. Joseph had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 4.5% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Saturdays: 10.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Asbury Park Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 4.2% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
Asbury Park Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.
Military Service
Joseph M. Monteparo 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 26-W
What is kept
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