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Captain Jasper Fincher died from complications after being bitten on the hand by an intoxicated man. Captain Fincher was taking license cards from the man when he was bitten. He developed septicemia and died a little more than a month later. Captain Fincher drove racehorses prior to joining the department and served as the first president of the Williamsport Police Pension Fund Association. Captain Fincher served as captain longer than anyone ever holding that position, nearly 25 years total.
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26 years. You could have gone home.
Captain Fincher gave the Williamsport Bureau of Police 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Fincher.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Williamsport Bureau of Police has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Jasper is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Jasper is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jasper 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 1930, 6 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1930, 239 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1930, 241 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jasper was 63. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jasper had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jasper was 63. 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. Jasper had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jasper was 63. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jasper had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Williamsport Bureau of Police. The weapon recorded was person, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 4.5% 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
Williamsport Bureau of Police has 3 officers remembered here, Jasper among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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