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Deputy Jerry Russo was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle while he was reporting to duty. Deputy Russo had served with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Russo gave the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ann Arbor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Russo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Jerry is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 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 1967, 5 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1967, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1967, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jerry was 32. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Jerry had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry 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. Jerry had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry 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. Jerry had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 6.3% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Jerry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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