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Patrolman Robert Barker was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to assist members of the Woodruff County Sheriff's Office at approximately 5:00 am.
Patrolman Barker's patrol car struck a deer on Highway 17, south of Patterson, and then left the roadway and overturned.
Patrolman Barker had served with the McCrory Police Department for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Barker gave the McCrory Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the McCrory community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Barker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Robert is the only officer of McCrory Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 92 officers lost to accidents in AR, 24.7% of the 372 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2016, 1 officer in AR was lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 55 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 7.
In 2016, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2016, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 26. Of the 87 lost to accidents in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50.5; the middle age was 39. Robert had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert 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. Robert had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert 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. Robert had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 6.5% of these deaths in AR; July holds the most, 13%. Thursdays: 20.7%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at McCrory Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 24.7% of all 372 deaths in AR, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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