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Patrolman Clarence Maines was shot and killed after arresting for being drunk in public.
After making the arrest, Patrolman Maines was walking the man to jail when the suspect pulled out a small handgun and shot him in the side. Patrolman Maines succumbed to his wound two days later.
The suspect was apprehended and convicted of Patrolman Maines' murder. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Maines had served with the Bristol Police Department for 5 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Maines gave the Bristol Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bristol community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Maines.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bristol Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Clarence is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Clarence is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clarence is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1926, 4 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1926, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Clarence was 25. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Clarence had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Clarence was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Clarence had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clarence was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Clarence had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 6.6% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Mondays: 12%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Bristol Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.1% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Bristol Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Clarence among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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