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Deputy Sheriff Jay Dailey was killed in a vehicle crash while responding a burglary in progress at 11:58 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway on a curve in the 1100 block of Highway 41 and overturned, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. He was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Deputy Dailey had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for two years. He had previously served with the Alabama Department of Corrections, Thomasville Police Department, and Pine Hill Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dailey gave the Monroe County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Monroeville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dailey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Julius is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Julius is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Julius 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 2019, 1 officer in AL was lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 2019, 45 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2019, 46 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Julius was 29. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Julius had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Julius 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. Julius had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julius 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. Julius had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.8% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Tuesdays: 8.2%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Julius among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-W
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