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Patrolman Joseph Pych was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a speeding motorist on Route 5. Another vehicle pulled out in front of his patrol car. He swerved in an attempt to miss the vehicle, causing his vehicle to strike a tree and overturn. His partner was injured but survived his injuries. Patrolman Pych was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Enfield Police Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Pych gave the Enfield Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Enfield community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Joseph Pych served in the U.S. Navy before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Joseph is the only officer of Enfield Police Department remembered here.
Joseph is one of 73 officers lost to accidents in CT, 43.2% of the 169 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Joseph 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 1954, 1 officer in CT was lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.
In 1954, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1954, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Joseph was 36. Of the 63 lost to accidents in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 39. Joseph had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Joseph was 36. 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. Joseph had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 36. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Joseph had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 4.1% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Saturdays: 16.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Enfield Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, 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.
Military Service
Joseph Pych served in the U.S. Navy before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-E
What is kept
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