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Officer Gerald Silvestri was killed in an accident while responding to assist other officers with a high risk vehicle stop. During the response, Officer Silvestri lost control of the patrol car and struck a tree. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The high risk vehicle stop was initiated as the result of a false report stemming from a domestic dispute. The female caller claimed that the vehicle had been stolen at gunpoint. The subject was arrested and charged with making a false report.
Officer Silvestri had been in law enforcement for 6 years, and had been employed with the San Bernardino Police Department for 3 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, 2-year-old son, and 5-year-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Silvestri gave the San Bernardino Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Bernardino community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Silvestri.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
San Bernardino Police Department has lost 9 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Gerald is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Gerald is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gerald 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, 1 officer at San Bernardino Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 2000, 7 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
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
Gerald was 37. Of the 6 lost to accidents at San Bernardino Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 33.3; the middle age was 30.5. Gerald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Gerald was 37. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Gerald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Gerald was 37. 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. Gerald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gerald was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Gerald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 16.7% of these deaths at San Bernardino Police Department; January holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 50%.
October holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 13.1%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at San Bernardino Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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
San Bernardino Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Gerald among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-W
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