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Officer Bobby Paulk was killed when his police vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver. The driver, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, crossed three lanes of travel on Bayway Drive and collided with Officer Paulk's vehicle near the intersection with Lakewood Drive. The driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison. He served less than half of his sentence and was paroled in 1980. Officer Paulk had been a member of the Baytown Police Department for 10 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Paulk served with the Baytown Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Baytown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Paulk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bobby is the only officer of Baytown Police Department remembered here.
Bobby is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Bobby is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bobby is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1977, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bobby was 31. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Bobby had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Bobby was 31. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Bobby had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bobby was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bobby had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Baytown Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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