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Officer Harry Hasselberg was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Tower Road. He had chased the vehicle through Glencoe into Winnetka and as he attempted to pull alongside the vehicle he collided with another vehicle head-on at Sheridan Road. The vehicle he was trying to stop continued to flee. Officer Hasselberg had served with the Glencoe Department of Public Safety for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Hasselberg gave the Glencoe Department of Public Safety 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Illinois. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Hasselberg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Harry is the only officer of Glencoe Department of Public Safety remembered here.
Harry is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Harry is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 10 officers in IL were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
Harry was 42. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Harry had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 42. 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. Harry had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 42. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.1% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Glencoe Department of Public Safety. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.9% 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 34,102 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 26-E
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