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Chief Sheridan Caton was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle while he was engaged in a pursuit.
Chief Caton was assisting the Confluence Police Department and the Summit Township Police Department during a pursuit. Approximately nine minutes into the pursuit, the Confluence officer lost sight of the suspect's vehicle. Chief Caton was traveling on Listonburg Road in Addison Township when a vehicle struck his vehicle at a high rate of speed. Chief Caton was killed in the collision.
In June 2007, the suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Chief Caton's death and sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison.
Chief Caton had served with the Elk Lick Township Police Department for 10 years and had previously served with the Myersdale Police Department for 30 years.
Chief Caton was assisting the Confluence Police Department and the Summit Township Police Department during a pursuit. Approximately nine minutes into the pursuit, the Confluence officer lost sight of the suspect's vehicle. Chief Caton was traveling on Listonburg Road in Addison Township when a vehicle struck his vehicle at a high rate of speed. Chief Caton was killed in the collision.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, daughter, four grandchildren, five sisters, and two brothers.
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40 years. You could have gone home.
Chief of Police Caton gave the Elk Lick Township Police Department 40 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the West Salisbury community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Caton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Sheridan is the only officer of Elk Lick Township Police Department remembered here.
Sheridan is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Sheridan is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sheridan 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 2004, 4 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Sheridan was 60. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Sheridan had served 40 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
Sheridan was 60. 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. Sheridan had served 40 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Sheridan was 60. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Sheridan had served 40 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Sundays: 16.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Elk Lick Township Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.3% 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, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 57-W
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