Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Patrick Doud was stabbed to death while arrest a man for being drunk and disorderly.
The subject was arrested and charged with Officer Doud's murder. Three months later he was tried and acquitted. Cairo officers were devastated over the acquittal. Two resigned, as several more were expected to do the same.
Officer Doud's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 7-25-16 to honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan RPPD (IL) July 25th, 2016
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Doud served with the Cairo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cairo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Doud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Patrick J. Doud 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Cairo Police Department, 5 of 5 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. Patrick J. Doud's cause is highlighted.
How Patrick J. Doud Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Patrick J. Doud is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Patrick J. Doud was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Cairo Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
