Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James Beasley was intentionally struck and killed by a fleeing suspect as he attempted to setup a roadblock. The suspect was an escapee who was fleeing deputies from another county. Patrolman Beasley had served with the Sweetwater Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, parents, and sister.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Beasley gave the Sweetwater Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sweetwater community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Beasley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James Mathis Beasley 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Mathis Beasley's cause is highlighted.
How James Mathis Beasley Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Mathis Beasley is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Mathis Beasley was killed by automobile.