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Patrolman Christensen was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding vehicle. Another vehicle turned left in front of him, causing a collision.
Patrolman Christensen had served with the Racine Police Department for 4 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Christensen gave the Racine Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Racine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Christensen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Racine Police Department has lost 13 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Alvin is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
Alvin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alvin 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 1930, 1 officer at Racine Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 4 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
Alvin was 36. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Racine Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 36; the middle age was 35. Alvin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Alvin was 36. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34. Alvin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Alvin was 36. 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. Alvin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alvin was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Alvin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.7% of these deaths at Racine Police Department; August holds the most, 33.3%. Sundays: 16.7%.
July holds 16.8% of these deaths in WI, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 46.2% of all 13 deaths at Racine Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.4% 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 automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Racine Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Alvin among them.
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John Harms
Nov 18, 1918
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Alvin B. Christensen
Jul 13, 1930
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Jacob A. Mauer
Apr 28, 1931
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Harry C. Breheim
Aug 26, 1933
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John H. Anderson
Mar 10, 1935
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Frank F. Lenzke
May 13, 1936
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Arthur E. Lindstrom
Feb 12, 1951
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Harold Worden
Aug 25, 1955
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Lester McEachern
May 5, 1956
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James J. Hantschel
May 15, 1963
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Fred W. Lenzke
Feb 14, 1967
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James R. Fine
Jan 11, 1974
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John David Hetland
Jun 17, 2019
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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