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Patrolman Jeffrey Olson was killed when his patrol car collided with another Solon Police Department patrol car during a vehicle pursuit. Patrolman Olson had served with the Solon Police Department for 10 years and in law enforcement for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Olson gave the Solon Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Solon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Olson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Solon Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Jeffrey is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffrey 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 1989, 2 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1989, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1989, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jeffrey had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 37. 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. Jeffrey had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeffrey had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Wednesdays: 11.3%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Solon Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 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
Solon Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jeffrey among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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