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Sergeant Alfred Terrinoni was shot and killed while working an off-duty security job for a local restaurant. He was returning to his car after making a night deposit when four suspects attempted to rob him. When he identified himself as an officer and attempted to stop the robbery, he was shot. Two of the suspects were convicted and sentenced to life. One was paroled on May 15, 2008. Sergeant Terrinoni had served with the Coral Gables Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, two nephews, a niece, and his girlfriend. A portion of Dadeland Boulevard was dedicated the Sergeant Alfred W. Terrinoni Boulevard.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, two brothers, two nephews, a niece, and his girlfriend.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Terrinoni gave the Coral Gables Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Coral Gables community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Terrinoni.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Coral Gables Police Department has lost 9 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Alfred is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1980, 1 officer at Coral Gables Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1980, 9 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1980, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1980, 141 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alfred was 38. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Coral Gables Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 39.5 and 45; the middle age was 42. Alfred had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Alfred was 38. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Alfred had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Alfred was 38. 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. Alfred had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alfred was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alfred had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 14.3% of these deaths at Coral Gables Police Department; December holds the most, 28.6%. Sundays: 28.6%.
October holds 4.9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Sundays: 15.9%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 77.8% of all 9 deaths at Coral Gables Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Coral Gables Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Alfred among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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