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Police Officer Arthur Smart was run off the road while on his police motorcycle by another car driving at a high rate of speed. Officer Smart had served with teh Panama Canal Zone Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and stepson.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Smart gave the Panama Canal Zone Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Canal Zone community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Smart.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Panama Canal Zone Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Arthur is one of 3 officers killed feloniously in CZ, 100% of the 3 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1941, 92 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1941, 260 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Arthur was 47. 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. Arthur had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arthur was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Arthur had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Panama Canal Zone Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths in CZ. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Panama Canal Zone Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Arthur among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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