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Patrolman John Condon died after contracting spinal meningitis as the result of injuries sustained while struggling with a prisoner. Patrolman Condon had served with the agency for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Condon gave the Hoboken Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hoboken community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Condon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hoboken Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1902, 1 officer at Hoboken Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 2.
In 1902, 2 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1902, 104 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1902, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 35. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Hoboken Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37.3 and 47; the middle age was 40.5. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
John was 35. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
John was 35. 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. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 20% of these deaths at Hoboken Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
August holds 7.2% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Fridays: 14.4%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Hoboken Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 4.9% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Hoboken Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-E
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