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Patrolman Fred Rehmer was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a fight-in-progress call.
He was using his emergency lights and sirens and attempting to pass a vehicle when the vehicle collided with his patrol car. His patrol car was pushed into a tree, killing Patrolman Rehmer instantly.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rehmer gave the Fort Morgan Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Morgan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rehmer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Fort Morgan Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Fred is one of 101 officers lost to accidents in CO, 28% of the 361 remembered there.
Fred is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fred 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 1982, 1 officer in CO was lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 66 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 4.
In 1982, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1982, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Fred was 30. Of the 79 lost to accidents in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Fred had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Fred was 30. 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. Fred had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Fred had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 7.9% of these deaths in CO; July holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Fort Morgan Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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
Fort Morgan Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Fred among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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