Incident
Officer Carl Rolf was shot and killed as he and other officers raided an illegal drinking establishment. Officer Rolf and other officers were fired upon when entering the building. Officer Rolf was critically wounded. Two other officers returned fire, hitting the suspect who died from his injuries. Officer Carl Rolf had served with the Springfield Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Rolf gave the Springfield Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Rolf.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Springfield Police Department has lost 19 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Carl is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Carl is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carl is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 1 officer at Springfield Police Department was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 2.
In 1938, 2 officers in MA were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1938, 111 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1938, 113 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Carl was 41. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Springfield Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 36.5; the middle age was 29. Carl had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Carl was 41. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. Carl had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Carl was 41. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Carl had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carl was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Carl had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 42.9% of these deaths at Springfield Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 28.6%.
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 36.8% of all 19 deaths at Springfield Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 57.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Springfield Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, Carl among them.
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Daniel J. Donovan Sep 29, 1908
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Harry Oliver Webster Sep 30, 1918
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Raymond James Hannon Nov 6, 1918
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Edward James Rathbun
Dec 8, 1918
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Adelbert St. Marie Aug 31, 1934
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Carl Rolf
Nov 2, 1938
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Thomas F. Murphy Feb 2, 1940
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John P. Sullivan, Sr. Feb 2, 1940
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Raymond T. Moriarty
Sep 20, 1946
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John W. Connors
Feb 20, 1953
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Leo G. Hamel
Oct 31, 1955
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Francis W. Sears Sep 11, 1967
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Walter C. Juskiewicz
Jun 21, 1969
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William R. Berte
Jan 8, 1973
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Richard D. Vigneault
Apr 11, 1973
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Paul F. Mawaka
Oct 30, 1973
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Michael J. Schiavina
Nov 12, 1985
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Alain J. Beauregard
Nov 15, 1985
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Kevin E. Ambrose
Jun 4, 2012
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