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Reserve Officer Jeffery Richardson was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a construction zone in the 11700 block of N MoPac Expressway in Austin.
He was working at a secondary employment assignment when he was struck at about 2:00 am. The driver who hit him was arrested and charged with intoxicated assault. She was sentenced to 18 years in prison and fined $10,000.
Officer Richardson served in law enforcement for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Officer Richardson gave the Poteet Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Poteet community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Officer Richardson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jeffery is the only officer of Poteet Police Department remembered here.
Jeffery is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Jeffery is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffery is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2022, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2022, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2022, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jeffery was 35. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jeffery had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Jeffery was 35. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jeffery had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffery was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeffery had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Poteet Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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