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Chief Claypool was shot and killed with his own weapon during a struggle with a suspect. He had responded to a report of a suspicious person and became engaged in a struggle when he made contact with the suspect. During the struggle the suspect gained control of Chief Claypool's handgun and shot him. The man was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. He appealed on insanity and his conviction was overturned in 1990. He was removed from death row and committed in a state mental hospital when it was discovered that the state psychologist who deemed him fit for trial was a high school dropout practicing medicine with fake credentials. Chief Claypool had served with Hurtsboro Police Department agency for seven years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Claypool gave the Hurtsboro Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hurtsboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Claypool.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hurtsboro Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1981, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1981, 126 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1981, 152 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 42. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 42. 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. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Tuesdays: 15.1%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Hurtsboro Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.7% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Hurtsboro Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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