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F. Scott Claborn
Incident
Deputy Constable Scott Claborn was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind by a drunk driver at 2:00 am while he was providing an escort to construction vehicles on North Beltway 8 near I-10.
His vehicle was pushed into the back of one of the construction vehicles and then into a retaining wall.
Deputy Constable Claborn was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the truck, whose BAC was more than three times the legal limit, was arrested and charged with intoxicated manslaughter. He was found guilty and sentenced to four years in prison.
Deputy Constable Claborn had served in law enforcement for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, 9-year-old son, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Claborn gave the Harris County Constable's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Spring community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Claborn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 4 has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
F. is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
F. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
F. 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 2004, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
F. was 39. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. F. had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
F. was 39. 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. F. had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
F. was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. F. had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 4, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.9% 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 automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 4 has 4 officers remembered here, F. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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