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Chief O'Steen was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police O'Steen served with the Winter Park Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Winter Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police O'Steen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
John is the only officer of Winter Park Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 2 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 56th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
When
February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Winter Park Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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