Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Stephens was shot and wounded while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect, 44, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill. On August 19, 1965, Patrolman Stephens entered the hospital. It is not exactly known why he entered the hospital, but it was thought for complications due to being shot. He died two weeks later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stephens served with the Olive Hill Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Olive Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stephens.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Glen A. Stephens 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Olive Hill Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Glen A. Stephens's cause is highlighted.
How Glen A. Stephens Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Glen A. Stephens is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Glen A. Stephens was killed by gun.
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