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Deputy Brad Mabee was killed in a single-vehicle crash after striking a tree half-mile south of Goodson on Polk County P. It is thought that he may have been attempting to catch up with a speeder or swerved to avoid hitting a deer. His emergency lights were on. Deputy Mabee had served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Mabee gave the Polk County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bolivar community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Mabee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Brad is the only officer of Polk County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Brad is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Brad is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brad is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1997, 3 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1997, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1997, 85 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 47th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brad was 26. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Brad had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Brad was 26. 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. Brad had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brad was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Brad had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.7% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Sundays: 12.8%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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