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Sergeant Worell was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while seated in his patrol car at City Hall. Sergeant Worell had served with the agency for 5 years and had previously worked as a guard at the Oregon State Penitentiary.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Worell gave the Milwaukie Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Milwaukie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Worell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
James is the only officer of Milwaukie Police Department remembered here.
James is one of 66 officers lost to accidents in OR, 33.5% of the 197 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1953, 1 officer in OR was lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 45 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 3.
In 1953, 54 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1953, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 47. Of the 59 lost to accidents in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 44.5; the middle age was 36. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
James was 47. 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. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 47. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 4.5% of these deaths in OR; May holds the most, 16.7%. Thursdays: 9.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Milwaukie Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.5% of all 197 deaths in OR, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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