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Patrolman Moreland was killed in an automobile accident during a high speed vehicle pursuit. The suspect turned himself in the following day. Patrolman Moreland had served with the agency for 1 year.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Moreland gave the Montevallo Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Montevallo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Moreland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Montevallo Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1978, 4 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 1978, 78 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 30th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1978, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 23. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Michael had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Michael was 23. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 23. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 13.2% of these deaths in AL, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.8%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Montevallo Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 8.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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