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Patrolman Olsen was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Olsen served with the Elmsford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Elmsford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Olsen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
George is the only officer of Elmsford Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1929, 18 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1929, 118 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1929, 130 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
October holds 10.3% of these deaths in NY, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.4%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Elmsford Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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