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Sergeant Halsey was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. Sergeant Halsey's partner was critically injured in the accident and, as a result, had to medically retire from the law enforcement.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Halsey gave the Roanoke Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Roanoke community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Halsey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Waymond is the only officer of Roanoke Police Department remembered here.
Waymond is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Waymond is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Waymond 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, 6 officers in AL were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
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
Waymond was 29. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Waymond had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Waymond was 29. 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. Waymond had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Waymond was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Waymond had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Fridays: 14.8%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Roanoke Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 8.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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