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Deputy Shane Britton was killed in a single-car crash while responding to an assistance call at 11:10 pm.
Deputy Britton was responding on State Route 62 when he lost control of his patrol car and struck a tree.
Deputy Britton had served with the Cass County Sheriff's Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Britton gave the Cass County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cassopolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Britton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Shane is the only officer of Cass County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Shane is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Shane is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Shane 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 2000, 4 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Shane was 29. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Shane had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shane was 29. 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. Shane had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shane was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Shane had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 11.2% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Wednesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Cass County Sheriff's Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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