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Deputy Register was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. Another car pulled out in front of the patrol car causing a collision. The driver that caused the collision was cited for several traffic violations.
Survivors
Deputy Register had been in law enforcement for 20 years and was survived by his wife and two sons.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Register gave the Upton County Sheriff's Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Rankin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Register.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Upton County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Jerry is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry 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, 10 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
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
Jerry was 41. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jerry was 41. 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. Jerry had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry was 41. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.5% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Sundays: 12.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Upton County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% 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
Upton County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, Jerry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-W
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