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Deputy Sheriff James Normand was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while assisting a stranded motorist. Deputy Normand stopped to assist a motorist who had run off the roadway on McKeithen Drive in Alexandria. While he out of his vehicle, another vehicle, driven by a drunk driver, left the roadway and struck Deputy Normand, killing him. The suspect was arrest and convicted. He served only one year in prison. Deputy Normand had served with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department for 1.5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, father, sister and brother.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Normand gave the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Normand.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 1 officer at Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1986, 1 officer in LA was killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1986, 98 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1986, 112 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 22. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 38; the middle age was 27. James had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 1.5 years.
James was 22. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. James had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
James was 22. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department; April holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 60%.
November holds 9.3% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Saturdays: 15.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department has 7 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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