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Master Patrolman Jeff Taylor succumbed to injuries sustained on May 23, 2011, while assisting with tornado disaster response efforts in Joplin, Missouri.
Patrolman Taylor had just returned to a command post on a department ATV to drop off another first responder when a bolt of lightning struck next to where he was standing. Other public safety officers on the scene immediately began CPR and stabilized him for transport to the hospital.
He was transferred to St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries on June 3, 2011.
Patrolman Taylor had served with the Riverside Police Division for six years and had previously served with the Webb City Police Department and Platte County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Master Patrolman Taylor gave the Riverside Police Division 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Riverside community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Patrolman Taylor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jefferson is the only officer of Riverside Police Division remembered here.
Jefferson is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Jefferson is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jefferson 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 2011, 4 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 2011, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2011, 72 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jefferson was 31. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Jefferson had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jefferson was 31. 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. Jefferson had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jefferson was 31. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jefferson had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Fridays: 17.4%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Riverside Police Division.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-E
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