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Patrolman Bliss was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. Patrolman Bliss was the passenger of the vehicle that was involved in a pursuit of a suspected car thief. Patrolman Bliss had served with the Templeton Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bliss gave the Templeton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Templeton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bliss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Norman is the only officer of Templeton Police Department remembered here.
Norman is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Norman is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Norman is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 1 officer in MA was lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1974, 98 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1974, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Norman had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Norman had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Norman had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.1% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Mondays: 9.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Templeton Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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