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Police Chief Randy Boykin was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while directing school traffic at the intersection of River Road and E Bridge Street.
The driver of the vehicle stopped to render aid to the Chief, but he succumbed to his injuries while being flown University of Mississippi Medical Center.
The driver was issued tickets for driving without insurance and driving on a suspended driver's license.
Chief Boykins had served as chief for 12 years and also served as a part-time deputy with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office.
Chief Boykins had served as chief for 12 years and also served as a part-time deputy with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, grandchild, and three siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Chief Boykin gave the Enterprise Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Enterprise community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Chief Boykin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Randy is the only officer of Enterprise Police Department remembered here.
Randy is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Randy is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Randy 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 2013, 4 officers in MS were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2013, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2013, 64 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 85th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Randy was 51. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Randy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Randy was 51. 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. Randy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Randy was 51. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Randy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Enterprise Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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