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Patrolman Kivette was struck and killed while setting up a roadblock while assisting another agency during a vehicle pursuit. Patrolman Kivette had served with the agency for 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Kivette gave the Hamilton Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Kivette.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hamilton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Vado is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Vado is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Vado 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 1969, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1969, 124 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1969, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Vado was 47. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Vado had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Vado was 47. 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. Vado had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Vado was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Vado had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.9% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Fridays: 14.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Hamilton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.2% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Hamilton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Vado among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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