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Melvin Kenneth Drum
Incident
Chief Deputy Melvin Drum was shot and killed during a traffic stop in reference to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect shot him as he was still seated in his patrol car. The suspect was apprehended, sentenced to death, and executed on October 12, 1999. Chief Deputy Drum had served with the agency for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Drum gave the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Perryton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Drum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Melvin is the only officer of Ochiltree County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Melvin is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Melvin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Melvin 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 1987, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1987, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1987, 117 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Melvin was 57. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Melvin had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Melvin was 57. 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. Melvin had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Melvin was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Melvin had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ochiltree County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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