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Patrolman Herman Bell was killed in a motorcycle crash chasing a speeding vehicle.
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Patrolman Bell was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bell served with the Maplewood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Maplewood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Herbert is the only officer of Maplewood Police Department remembered here.
Herbert is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Herbert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Herbert 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 1935, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1935, 99 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1935, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Herbert was 38. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5.
Herbert 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.
Herbert was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 13.2%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Maplewood Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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