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Incident
Detective Melvin Miller was struck and killed by a automobile as he crossed Highway 470. The other vehicle had run the red light when it struck Detective Miller's vehicle.
Survivors
Detective Miller had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department for 11 years and was survived by his two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Miller gave the Jackson County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lee's Summit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Melvin is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Melvin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Melvin 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 1980, 2 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1980, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1980, 86 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 46th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Melvin was 32. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Melvin had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Melvin was 32. 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. Melvin had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Melvin was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Melvin had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 12.8% of these deaths in MO, more than any other month. Fridays: 17.4%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 28.6% of all 7 deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Melvin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-W
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