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Police Officer Mark Bedard succumbed to injuries sustained nine days earlier when he was struck by a patrol car while involved in a foot pursuit.
He and officers from the Minneapolis Police Department had pursued the driver in their vehicles and then on foot after the suspect bailed out. He was then struck as he pursued the suspect into an alley between Irving Avenue North and James Avenues North.
Officer Bedard had served with the Minneapolis Park Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and young child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bedard gave the Minneapolis Park Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bedard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Mark is the only officer of Minneapolis Park Police Department remembered here.
Mark is one of 84 officers lost to accidents in MN, 28.7% of the 293 remembered there.
Mark is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Mark is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 1 officer in MN was lost to accidents, the 20th heaviest of 60 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 3.
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
Mark was 34. Of the 84 lost to accidents in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 53; the middle age was 41.5. Mark had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Mark 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. Mark had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mark was 34. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Mark had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 13.1% of these deaths in MN; May holds the most, 14.3%. Fridays: 26.2%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Minneapolis Park Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 28.7% of all 293 deaths in MN, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.1% 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 automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-W
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