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Patrolman Elim Clark was electrocuted when he attempted to pull a fire alarm at B Street and Thurlow Street.
Several wires in the fire alarm had become crossed, which resulted in his electrocution.
Patrolman Clark was survived by his wife and family.
Survivors
Patrolman Clark was survived by his wife and family.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Clark served with the Cripple Creek Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cripple Creek community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Cripple Creek Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Elim is one of 101 officers lost to accidents in CO, 28% of the 361 remembered there.
Elim is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Elim is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1901, 1 officer in CO was lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 66 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 4.
In 1901, 18 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 121st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1901, 25 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 122nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Elim was 34. Of the 79 lost to accidents in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37.
Elim 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.
Elim 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.
When
August holds 10.9% of these deaths in CO; July holds the most, 11.9%. Fridays: 16.8%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Cripple Creek Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Cripple Creek Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Elim among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-W
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