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Incident
Patrolman Norman Barr was struck and killed by a car at the intersection of Darby Road and Llandillo Road while making a traffic stop. He was struck as he walked toward the car that he and his partner had stopped for reckless driving. The 31-year-old driver who struck him fled the scene on foot but later turned himself into police. He said he tried to lift his car up so he could pull Patrolman Barr out from under it, but when he failed he panicked and ran. The driver was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and manslaughter. In court the accident was ruled accidental and all charges were dropped. Patrolman Barr had served with the Haverford Township Police Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Barr gave the Haverford Township Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Havertown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Barr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Haverford Township Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Norman is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Norman is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Norman is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1967, 2 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1967, 105 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1967, 107 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 56th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Norman was 53. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Norman had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Norman was 53. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Norman had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Norman was 53. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Norman had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 15.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Haverford Township Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Haverford Township Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Norman among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-W
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