Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Jerkins was shot and killed by three suspects who were attempting to rob a bank.
All three suspects were apprehended. Two were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. Both were paroled in November of 1942.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Jerkins served with the Hartford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hartford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Jerkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Oscar Jerkins 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 AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Hartford Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Oscar Jerkins's cause is highlighted.
How Oscar Jerkins Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oscar Jerkins is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oscar Jerkins was killed by handgun.
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