Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Richard Landes was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while he was assisting others in removing a vehicle from a canal at the intersection of Summit Boulevard and Military Trail. He and the tow truck driver were struck as they stood next to the car after it was pulled from the canal. The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless driving, drunk driving, and manslaughter. In 1984 the driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six months in jail. He was told he could get his license back when he completed an alcohol abuse treatment program. Deputy Landes had previously served with the Belle Glade Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Landes served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the West Palm Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Landes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Richard John Landes 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 23 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Richard John Landes's cause is highlighted.
How Richard John Landes Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 6 months
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard John Landes is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Richard John Landes was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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