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Sheriff Daniel Parker was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver while he was involved in a pursuit of a stolen car on Route 50 two miles east of Breese. The drunk driver was arrested but committed suicide while in custody. The driver of the stolen car was also arrested several hours later. Sheriff Parker had served with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office for 37 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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37 years. You could have gone home.
Sheriff Parker gave the Clinton County Sheriff's Office 37 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Carlyle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Parker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clinton County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Daniel is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1957, 7 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1957, 67 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1957, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Daniel was 56. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 37 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 56. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 37 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 56. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 37 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.5% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 14.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Clinton County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.7% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Clinton County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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