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Patrolman Robbins was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle refused to stop as Patrolman Robbins pursued him on Mark Twain Avenue. A short time later another patrolman called for ambulance and notified dispatch that Patrolman Robbins' vehicle had crashed. He was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital where he died a short time later. Patrolman Robbins had served with the agency for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Robbins gave the Hannibal Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hannibal community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Robbins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hannibal Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Edward is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Edward is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1968, 7 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1968, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1968, 117 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edward was 32. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Edward had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Edward was 32. 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. Edward had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Hannibal Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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
Hannibal Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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