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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Jim Mulay was killed when his patrol car was broadsided by a vehicle being driven by an intoxicated driver at 1:00 am.
He was on patrol when the suspect vehicle entered the intersection at Cedar Hills Bridge and Old Galena Road. The drunken driver struck Deputy Mulay's patrol car on the passenger side and he suffered fatal injuries.
The suspect was apprehended and charged with reckless homicide and driving while intoxicated. In September 2004 the subject was found not guilty of all charges.
Deputy Mulay had served with the Peoria County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He was the supervisor of the agency's Explorer Post and a member of its Emergency Response Team.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two young sons, parents, and a brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mulay gave the Peoria County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Peoria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mulay.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Peoria County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 2 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 99th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 2003, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2003, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 30. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. James had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 30. 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. James had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7.8% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 14.4%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Peoria County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.3% 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 automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Peoria County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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