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Officer Timothy Pollard was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a fleeing suspect on South Atlantic Avenue in Ponce Inlet. Daytona Beach Police were pursuing a suspect in a stolen van, which was heading into Ponce Inlet around 9:00 a.m. As Officer Pollard responded to assist, the van struck his patrol car head-on and burst into flames. The suspect was convicted of charges resulting from Officer Pollard's death and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Officer Pollard had served with the Ponce Inlet Police Department for 6 months. He was survived by his parents and sister. The town of Ponce Inlet named a new park in honor of Officer Pollard in 2008.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Pollard served with the Ponce Inlet Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ponce Inlet community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Pollard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Timothy is the only officer of Ponce Inlet Police Department remembered here.
Timothy is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Timothy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Timothy 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 1987, 10 officers in FL were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1987, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1987, 117 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Timothy was 22. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Timothy had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Timothy was 22. 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. Timothy had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Timothy was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Timothy had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ponce Inlet Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.5% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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