Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Policeman James Brown was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a group of men who were creating a disturbance in the town.
Policeman Brown had served with the Wayland Police Department for only 10 months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Policeman Brown served with the Wayland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wayland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Policeman Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Special Policeman James Brown is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 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 22.9 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Brown's cause is highlighted.
How James Brown Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Brown is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Brown was killed by gun; unknown type.