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Officer Broughton succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a violator on Academy Avenue. He was sent home to recuperate and contracted pneumonia as a result of his injuries.
Officer Broughton had served with the Middletown Police Department for 1 year.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and three children.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Broughton gave the Middletown Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Middletown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Broughton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
James is the only officer of Middletown Police Department remembered here.
James is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 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, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1918, 6 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 32nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1918, 39 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 108th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1918, 44 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 112th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 26. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. James had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
James was 26. 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 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 26. 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 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.4% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 16.4%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Middletown Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 0.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 0.1% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-W
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