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Officer Craig Herbert was killed when his patrol car was struck by a suspect's vehicle during a vehicle pursuit.
The 15-year-old driver of the fleeing vehicle was traveling at an estimated 100 mph, near 46th and Franklin streets, when he crossed over a set of railroad tracks, lost control, and broadsided Officer Herbert's patrol car.
The suspect fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a short time later and charged with resisting law enforcement. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on June 2, 2006 and was paroled in May 2009.
Officer Herbert had served with the Lawrence Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Fortville Police Department. He had also served in the US Army for 12 years.
Survivors
His wife, Windi (Liscomb) Herbert, and two sons, Austin and Caleb Herbert.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Herbert gave the Lawrence Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lawrence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Herbert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Craig Steven Herbert served in the U.S. Army (1990â1996) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Craig is the only officer of Lawrence Police Department remembered here.
Craig is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Craig is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Craig is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2005, 2 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 2005, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2005, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Craig was 34. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Craig had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Craig was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Craig had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Craig was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Craig had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Sundays: 17.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lawrence Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Military Service
Craig Steven Herbert served in the U.S. Army (1990–1996) before joining law enforcement.
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Laid to Rest
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-W
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