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Incident
Sergeant Dale Green was shot and killed when he was ambushed while responding to a home-invasion robbery in the 2500 block of Melody Circle.
As he approached the scene he observed a suspicious car and notified dispatch of its description. He was shot four times, once in the back of the head, moments later.
The subject fled the scene but was arrested after a long chase and shootout. On September 8th, 2004, the man was convicted of Sergeant Green's murder. He was sentenced to life in prison on October 21st, 2004.
Sergeant Green had served with the Tallahassee Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Green gave the Tallahassee Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tallahassee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tallahassee Police Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Daniel is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2002, 1 officer in FL was killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2002, 78 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Daniel was 47. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Daniel had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Daniel was 47. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.6% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Tallahassee Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Tallahassee Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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