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Patrolman Jacob Jenkins was struck and killed by a taxicab while crossing the street while on patrol.
The taxi driver did not see the officer as a result of rainy conditions.
Patrolman Jenkins had served with the Kenton Police Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Jenkins gave the Kenton Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Kenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jenkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kenton Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Jacob is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Jacob is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jacob is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1937, 95 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1937, 109 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jacob was 64. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jacob had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jacob was 64. 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. Jacob had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jacob was 64. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jacob had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 8.5% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Tuesdays: 15%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Kenton Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Kenton Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jacob among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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