Incident
Detective Kenneth Wilcox was killed in an automobile crash on I-90, at approximately 2:45 am while conducting an investigation.
His unmarked vehicle struck a guardrail, crossed all of the travel lanes of the highway, and struck a concrete divider on the opposite side.
He was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
Detective Wilcox had served with the Albany Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his 13-year-old daughter and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Wilcox gave the Albany Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Wilcox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Albany Police Department has lost 12 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Kenneth is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Kenneth is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kenneth 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 2006, 2 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Kenneth was 39. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Kenneth had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Kenneth was 39. 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. Kenneth had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kenneth was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Kenneth had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 12 deaths at Albany Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
Albany Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Kenneth among them.
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Walter Major Aug 16, 1921
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Francis V. Keyes
Apr 24, 1936
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William J. Fitzpatrick
Jan 5, 1945
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Samuel B. Robinson
May 13, 1957
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Francis W. Castle
Feb 6, 1961
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Thomas P. McAvoy
Jan 28, 1964
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Edward C. Stevens
Nov 26, 1971
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Michael F. McNeil, Jr.
Nov 29, 1971
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Guy John Barringer
Apr 10, 1987
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John F. Finn
Feb 12, 2004
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Kenneth P. Wilcox
Apr 26, 2006
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Douglas Henry Mayville
Apr 9, 2014
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-W
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