Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunfire.
He was on duty at a local picnic area during Fourth of July celebrations when he heard the gunfire in the distance. He wad driven to the location and as he exited his vehicle two men immediately shot him before he could even draw his gun.
One of the subjects was sentenced to only two years in prison.
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) July 4th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Collins served with the Bell County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pineville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins 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 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 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Bell County Sheriff's Department, 24 of 26 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 92.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jim Collins's cause is highlighted.
How Jim Collins Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to two years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jim Collins is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jim Collins was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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