Incident
Deputy Robin Tanner was killed in a single vehicle crash while responding to a medical call at approximately 7:00 am. Her patrol car left the roadway and struck a building during the response. She was transported to Fisherman's Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
She had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for 6 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Tanner gave the Monroe County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Key West community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Tanner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Robin is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Robin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robin is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 1 officer at Monroe County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2007, 6 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
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
Robin was 47. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Monroe County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 38; the middle age was 36. Robin had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Robin was 47. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Robin had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Robin was 47. 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. Robin had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robin was 47. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robin had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 40%. Thursdays: 20%.
December holds 7.6% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 11.8%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Her people
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Robin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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