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Sergeant Campbell succumbed to injuries sustained in 1980 while manning a road block for a pursuit in progress. The driver's stated intention was to take out a cop. Sergeant Campbell was critically injured and was in ICU for 6 weeks and then off for several months after the incident. He subsequently developed leukemia from the severe injuries and it eventually took his life. The driver was apprehended, convicted, and sentenced to 5 years.
Survivors
Sergeant Campbell was survived by his wife, two children, his parents, and a brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Campbell gave the Glendale Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Glendale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Glendale Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Patrick is one of 95 officers lost to accidents in AZ, 28.8% of the 330 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Patrick 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 1985, 2 officers in AZ were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 56 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 5.
In 1985, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1985, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Patrick was 34. Of the 92 lost to accidents in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 34.5. Patrick had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Patrick was 34. 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. Patrick had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Patrick had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.5% of these deaths in AZ; November holds the most, 14.7%. Sundays: 14.7%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Glendale Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 28.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 8.4% 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Glendale Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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