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Officer James was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. He and another officer were handcuffing the man when he was able to grab his weapon and open fire. Officer James had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and nine children.
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Officer James had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and nine children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer James gave the Alexandria Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer James.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alexandria Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Joseph is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1908, 1 officer at Alexandria Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 2003, with 2.
In 1908, 3 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joseph was 57. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Alexandria Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.3 and 54.8; the middle age was 41.5. Joseph had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joseph was 57. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Joseph had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Joseph was 57. 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. Joseph had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 57. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Alexandria Police Department; February holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
December holds 7.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Fridays: 15.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Alexandria Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 13.7% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Alexandria Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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