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Police Officer Donald Swearingin was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Denton Tap Road, just north of Beltline Road. His patrol car went out of control and struck a tree. Officer Swearingin had served with the Coppell Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Swearingin gave the Coppell Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Coppell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Swearingin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Coppell Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Donald is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Donald is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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, 7 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
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
Donald was 20. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Donald was 20. 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. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 20. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.7% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Coppell Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% 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.
His people
Coppell Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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