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Killed when his police car was in collision with another vehicle.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Sergeant Elves served with the Durham Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Sergeant Elves.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Durham Constabulary has lost 9 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
John is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
John is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 1 officer at Durham Constabulary was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1974, 7 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 71st heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 1974, 8 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1974, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 40. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Durham Constabulary whose age is recorded, half were between 25.5 and 38.8; the middle age was 34.
John was 40. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.
John was 40. Of the 1,612 lost to accidents in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 43; the middle age was 35.
John was 40. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
October holds 16.7% of these deaths at Durham Constabulary; August holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 50%.
October holds 9.6% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Saturdays: 14%.
October holds 9.7% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Saturdays: 13.8%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Durham Constabulary, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 47.9% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 44.1% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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Durham Constabulary has 9 officers remembered here, John among them.
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