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Officer Albert Lemoine was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing several suspects on Mendon Road. He and his partner were on patrol when the responded to reports of gunshots being fired into the homes of several city officials. Officer Lemoine spotted the vehicle and gave chase but lost control of his motorcycle. Officer Lemoine had served with the agency for 7 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Lemoine gave the Woonsocket Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Woonsocket community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Lemoine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Albert is the only officer of Woonsocket Police Department remembered here.
Albert is one of 23 officers lost to accidents in RI, 41.8% of the 55 remembered there.
Albert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 2 officers in RI were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1937, 95 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1937, 109 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Albert was 31. Of the 22 lost to accidents in RI whose age is recorded, half were between 28.3 and 41.3; the middle age was 34. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Albert was 31. 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. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 4.3% of these deaths in RI; December holds the most, 21.7%. Saturdays: 21.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Woonsocket Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 41.8% of all 55 deaths in RI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 13% 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
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