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Patrolman Hollers was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while at a call of a dead dog in the road. Patrolman Hollers had positioned his patrol car in the center lane, angled towards the oncoming traffic. The female driver of an approaching vehicle did not see the patrol car and kept coming. The driver struck Patrolman Hollers as he dragging the dog out of traffic. A blood test later showed that the driver was intoxicated, but no charges were ever filed. Patrolman Hollers had served with the agency for 1 year.
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He was survived by his wife and parents.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Hollers gave the Rapid City Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Rapid City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hollers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rapid City Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Leslie is one of 37 officers killed feloniously in SD, 57.8% of the 64 remembered there.
Leslie is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leslie is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 1 officer at Rapid City Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 2011, with 2.
In 1985, 2 officers in SD were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 28 years on record. The heaviest was 2011, with 3.
In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1985, 125 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leslie was 25. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Rapid City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 24.8 and 27.3; the middle age was 26. Leslie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
Leslie was 25. Of the 31 killed feloniously in SD whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.5; the middle age was 37. Leslie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Leslie was 25. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Leslie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leslie was 25. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Leslie had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 20% of these deaths at Rapid City Police Department; August holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 20%.
September holds 21.6% of these deaths in SD, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Rapid City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.8% of all 64 deaths in SD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 2.7% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Rapid City Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Leslie among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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