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Sergeant Stanley was accidentally shot and killed while on duty.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Stanley served with the Sophia Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Sophia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Stanley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jerry is the only officer of Sophia Police Department remembered here.
Jerry is one of 54 officers lost to accidents in WV, 23.3% of the 232 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 2 officers in WV were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1981, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1981, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
January holds 13% of these deaths in WV; November holds the most, 16.7%. Wednesdays: 18.5%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sophia Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 23.3% of all 232 deaths in WV, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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