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David Glen Seymour
Incident
Probation and Parole Agent David Seymour was accidentally shot and killed during a training exercise at the state police academy. He was shot in the chest during a felony car stop scenario by another officer whose weapon contained live ammunition. He was transported to Baton Rouge General Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wound. Agent Seymour had served with the Louisiana Probation and Parole for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Probation and Parole Agent Seymour gave the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Louisiana. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Probation and Parole Agent Seymour.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Louisiana Probation and Parole has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 1996, 3 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 1996, 49 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 98th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1996, 57 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 28. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. David had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
David was 28. 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. David had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 28. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 6.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Mondays: 13.9%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.4%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Louisiana Probation and Parole, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 2.2% 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 gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Louisiana Probation and Parole has 3 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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