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Patrolman Frederick Secker was struck and killed by an automobile while conducting his first tour of inspection for the night.
Patrolman Secker was inspecting his post and was walking across Merrick Road near Rocklyn Road in Lynbrook when he was struck by a vehicle. Patrolman Secker was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
Patrolman Secker had served with the Lynbrook Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Secker gave the Lynbrook Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lynbrook community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Secker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lynbrook Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Frederick is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Frederick is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frederick 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 1929, 18 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1929, 118 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1929, 130 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Frederick was 34. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Frederick had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Frederick was 34. 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. Frederick had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frederick was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Frederick had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.3% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 12.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Lynbrook Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
His people
Lynbrook Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Frederick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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