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Jerry Joseph Genova
Incident
Police Officer Jerry Genova was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a vehicle wanted for a hit-and-run involving a young girl. Another vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way and turned in front of Officer Genova on State Route 7 at NW 21st Street, causing a collision. Officer Genova was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four days later.
Survivors
Officer Genova had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Genova gave the Lauderdale Lakes Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Lauderdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Genova.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jerry is the only officer of Lauderdale Lakes Police Department remembered here.
Jerry is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1972, 4 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1972, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1972, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jerry was 29. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Jerry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jerry was 29. 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. Jerry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry was 29. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lauderdale Lakes Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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