Roll of Honor
James A. Buczel
Incident
Inspector James Buczel was killed after being run over by a 15-ton forklift at the New Haven Marine Terminal in New Haven, Connecticut. The ensuing investigation revealed that the driver of the forklift was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time of the incident. The suspect was charged in connection with Inspector Buczel's death. Inspector Buczel had served with the United States Customs Service for nine year.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Inspector Buczel gave the United States Department of the Treasury 9 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Inspector Buczel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Inspector James A. Buczel 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 DC, 754 of 1,418 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.2% of this state's fallen. That is 53.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, 47 of 94 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James A. Buczel's cause is highlighted.
How James A. Buczel Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James A. Buczel is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James A. Buczel was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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