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Patrolman Jack Doyle was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Mission Street and Market Street. He was assisting a citizen across the intersection when they were both struck by the oncoming vehicle. The car fled the area after striking them. Patrolman Doyle was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The citizen suffered non-fatal injuries. Patrolman Doyle had previously served as the marshal and police chief of the Daly City Police Department for approximately 15 years years and continued serving as a patrolman after retiring.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, mother, five brothers, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Doyle gave the Daly City Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Daly City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Doyle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Daly City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1936, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.2% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 11.8%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Daly City Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 9.1% 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, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Daly City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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