Roll of Honor
Incident
Lieutenant Jeffrey Williams was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver who was operating a tractor. The drunk driver was sentenced to ten years in prison, but was released in 2002. Lieutenant Williams had served with the Calumet County Sheriff's Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Williams gave the Calumet County Sheriff's Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Lieutenant Jeffrey John Williams 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 WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Calumet County Sheriff's Department, 1 of 2 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. Jeffrey John Williams's cause is highlighted.
How Jeffrey John Williams Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jeffrey John Williams is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jeffrey John Williams was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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