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Patrolman Carl Cox was struck and killed by a vehicle while on bicycle patrol in downtown Bradenton.
Patrolman Cox had served with the Bradenton Police Department for 14 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cox gave the Bradenton Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bradenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Bradenton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Carl is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Carl is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carl 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 1970, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Carl was 59. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Carl had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Carl was 59. 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. Carl had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carl was 59. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Carl had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.9%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Bradenton Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Bradenton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Carl among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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