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Patrolman Mulvey was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding motorist on Warrington Street. Patrolman Mulvey's motorcycle collided with another car that was attempting to turn into a driveway. The vehicle that Patrolman Mulvey was pursuing fled the scene.
Patrolman Mulvey had been with the agency for 19 years and had been assigned to the Motorcycle Squad for 12 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mulvey gave the Providence Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Providence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mulvey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Providence Police Department has lost 9 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Thomas is one of 23 officers lost to accidents in RI, 41.8% of the 55 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1931, 1 officer in RI was lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 2.
In 1931, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1931, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Thomas was 49. 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. Thomas had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Thomas was 49. 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. Thomas had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 49. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Thomas had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.7% of these deaths in RI; December holds the most, 21.7%. Saturdays: 21.7%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Providence Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 25% 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.
His people
Providence Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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