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Officer Jason Campbell was killed in a two-vehicle accident that occurred on North Greene Street shortly after one o'clock.
He and another officer were responding to a call regarding suspicious activity when their department vehicle collided with a pickup truck.
Officer Campbell succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other officer was treated for injuries and released.
Officer Campbell had been employed with the Greenville Police for 5 years, and had previous served for 5 years with the Pitt County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, stepson, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Campbell gave the Greenville Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Greenville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Greenville Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Jason is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Jason is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jason 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 2007, 4 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jason was 35. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Jason had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Jason was 35. 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. Jason had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 35. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 4.9% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Greenville Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Greenville Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jason among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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