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Officer Rufus Beagle was shot and killed by a drunken man after responding to a public disturbance call on Vine Street.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life.
Officer Beagle had served with the Cynthiana Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Beagle gave the Cynthiana Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cynthiana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Beagle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cynthiana Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Rufus is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Rufus is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rufus 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 1915, 5 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1915, 152 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1915, 157 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Rufus was 52. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Rufus had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Rufus was 52. 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. Rufus had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rufus was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Rufus had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 10.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Sundays: 18.7%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Cynthiana Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Cynthiana Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Rufus among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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