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Patrolman Leon Prudent was killed when he fell from the running board of an automobile and suffered a fractured skull.
He was responding to a disturbance call when he fell near the 3000 block of Highland Avenue.
Patrolman Prudent had served with the Niagara Falls Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Prudent gave the Niagara Falls Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Niagara Falls community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Prudent.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Niagara Falls Police Department has lost 7 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Leon is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Leon is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leon 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 1929, 18 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1929, 118 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1929, 130 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Leon was 38. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Leon had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Leon 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. Leon had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leon was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Leon had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.4% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 28.6% of all 7 deaths at Niagara Falls Police Department, the 2nd 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Niagara Falls Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Leon among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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