Roll of Honor
Incident
Killed when he was beaten with stones and then had his throat cut while on duty in County Meath.
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Sub-Constable Philips served with the Baronial Police, Ireland.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sub-Constable James Philips is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In L, 592 of 749 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 79% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Philips's cause is highlighted.
How James Philips Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Philips is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.