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Lieutenant Michael Curley died after being overcome by toxic fumes while directing traffic at the scene of a large truck fire on South Orange Avenue. CPR was begun immediately after he collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.
Lieutenant Curley had served with the agency for 28 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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28 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Curley gave the Livingston Police Department 28 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Livingston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Curley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Livingston Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 1965, 3 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1965, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1965, 70 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 74th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 58. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Michael had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 58. 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. Michael had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 58. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.5% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Livingston Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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