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Patrolman James Allen and Patrolman James Lee were killed in an automobile accident when their patrol car was struck by another vehicle. Both officers were responding to assist two detectives who had three suspects in custody due to a narcotics investigation. The initial collision pushed the patrol car into a utility pole.
Patrolman Allen had been with the Raleigh Police Department for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Allen gave the Raleigh Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Raleigh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Allen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Raleigh Police Department has lost 9 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1968, 3 officers at Raleigh Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1968, 5 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1968, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1968, 117 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 24. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Raleigh Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 24 and 27; the middle age was 24. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 2 years.
James was 24. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
James was 24. 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. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 40% of these deaths at Raleigh Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 40%.
December holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Thursdays: 15.6%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Raleigh Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Raleigh Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
What is kept
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