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Sergeant Frank Peters was killed as the result of an accidental gunshot wound while on duty.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Peters served with the Keansburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Keansburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Peters.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Frank is the only officer of Keansburg Police Department remembered here.
Frank is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Frank is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Frank 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 1972, 3 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1972, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1972, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Keansburg Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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 19-E
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