Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Catherine Crawford died of injuries received at the county jail two years prior. Her injuries required surgery that caused her to develop breathing difficulties. After further tests, it was determined that blood clots had traveled to her lungs due to her injury. She succumbed to complications of her injuries on March 5, 1995. Corporal Crawford had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for over 12 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her husband and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Crawford gave the Monroe County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rochester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Crawford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Catherine M. Crawford is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Monroe County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Catherine M. Crawford's cause is highlighted.
How Catherine M. Crawford Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Catherine M. Crawford is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Catherine M. Crawford was killed by person.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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