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Patrolman Regan was shot and killed as he exited his patrol car upon arriving at a man with a gun call. Other officers returned fire mortally wounding the suspect. He died four days later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Regan served with the Covington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Covington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Regan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Covington Police Department has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Neil is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Neil is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Neil 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 1932, 1 officer at Covington Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1932, 19 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1932, 210 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1932, 210 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Neil was 53. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Covington Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 45; the middle age was 39.
Neil was 53. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Neil was 53. 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.
Neil was 53. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Covington Police Department; February holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
November holds 10.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Fridays: 12.4%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Covington Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 80% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Covington Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Neil among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 8-W
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