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Sheriff Lampkin succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding a vehicle. Sheriff Lampkin had served with the agency for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Lampkin gave the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Redwood City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Lampkin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Heber is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Heber is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Heber 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 1924, 5 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Heber was 47. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Heber had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Heber was 47. 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. Heber had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Heber was 47. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Heber had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.3% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 14.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.6% 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.
His people
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Heber among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-W
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