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Police Officer Trenton Halladay died as the result of cancer that he developed after conducting numerous raids on methamphetamine labs while assigned to the Major Crimes Task Force.
Officer Halladay had served with the Provo Police Department for ten years. He is the fourth generation of his family to serve in law enforcement.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, brother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Halladay gave the Provo Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Provo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Halladay.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Provo Police Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Trenton is one of 49 officers lost to accidents in UT, 35.5% of the 138 remembered there.
Trenton is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Trenton is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 2 officers in UT were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 42 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 3.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Trenton was 37. Of the 48 lost to accidents in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 51.3; the middle age was 37.5. Trenton had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Trenton was 37. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Trenton had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Trenton was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Trenton had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 14.3% of these deaths in UT, more than any other month. Saturdays: 24.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Provo Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was toxic chemicals, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 35.5% of all 138 deaths in UT, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was toxic chemicals, in 2% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was toxic chemicals, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was toxic chemicals, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Provo Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Trenton among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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