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Patrolman Jean Dozier was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a report of an accident on the Wantagh Parkway on Long Island.
His patrol car struck the rear of a slow-moving construction vehicle.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dozier served with the Long Island State Parkway Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the West Babylon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dozier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Long Island State Parkway Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Jean is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Jean is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jean is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1968, 5 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1968, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1968, 117 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jean was 31. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37.
Jean was 31. 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.
Jean was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
October holds 10.3% of these deaths in NY, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.4%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Long Island State Parkway Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Long Island State Parkway Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jean among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-W
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