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Patrolman Farris Resha was killed when his police motorcycle struck a car while pursuing a suspect's vehicle. During the pursuit another car made a U-turn in front of the motorcycle, causing Patrolman Resha to strike the rear of the vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries three days later. Patrolman Resha had served with the agency for 1 year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Resha gave the Winsted Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Winsted community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Resha.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Farris is the only officer of Winsted Police Department remembered here.
Farris is one of 73 officers lost to accidents in CT, 43.2% of the 169 remembered there.
Farris is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Farris 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 1966, 2 officers in CT were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1966, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Farris was 44. Of the 63 lost to accidents in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 39. Farris had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Farris was 44. 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. Farris had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Farris was 44. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Farris had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 16.4% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Wednesdays: 20.5%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Winsted Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.1% 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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