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Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Alexander was killed when his patrol car collided with another vehicle.
He was on patrol and traveling northwest on State Route 427 when he lost control of his patrol car and struck an oncoming car as he went around a curve in the road.
Deputy Alexander had served with the Chemung County Sheriff's Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and fiancée.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Alexander gave the Chemung County Sheriff's Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Elmira community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Alexander.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Chemung County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Jeffrey is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffrey 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 2011, 6 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 32nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
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
Jeffrey was 26. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Jeffrey had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Jeffrey was 26. 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. Jeffrey had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeffrey had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 16.4%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Chemung County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
Chemung County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Jeffrey among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-W
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