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Chief of Police Ed TenBroeck and Undersheriff James Alsup, of the Toole County Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a gang of burglary suspects. One of the suspects was later shot and killed by a Toole County deputy. Chief TenBroeck was a WWI veteran.
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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.
Chief of Police TenBroeck served with the Shelby Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Shelby 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
Ed TenBroeck served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ed is the only officer of Shelby Police Department remembered here.
Ed is one of 93 officers killed feloniously in MT, 65.5% of the 142 remembered there.
Ed is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Ed 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 1935, 6 officers in MT were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
December holds 15.1% of these deaths in MT, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Shelby Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.5% of all 142 deaths in MT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 35.5% 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.
Military Service
Ed TenBroeck served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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