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Patrolman Zint was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle as he drove home after completing his shift. The driver of the vehicle that was struck him was charged with manslaughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Zint served with the Stratford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stratford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Zint.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Stratford Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 73 officers lost to accidents in CT, 43.2% of the 169 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1932, 4 officers in CT were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1932, 110 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1932, 121 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
July holds 19.2% of these deaths in CT, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Stratford Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, 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
Stratford Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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