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Deputy Constable Jason Norling was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on the Westpark Tollway.
He was standing next to the driver's side window of the vehicle he had stopped when the collision occurred.
He was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Deputy Constable Norling had served with the Precinct 5 Constable's Office for eight years and he had previously served with the Hempstead Police Department. He is survived by his wife, mother, brother, niece, and nephew. His brother also served with the Precinct 5 Constable's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, mother, brother, niece, and nephew.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Norling gave the Harris County Constable's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Norling.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Jason is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Jason is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jason 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 2007, 9 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jason was 38. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jason was 38. 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. Jason had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.7% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Mondays: 12.8%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has 5 officers remembered here, Jason among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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