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Irene Beatrice Rios
Incident
Deputy Probation Officer Irene Rios was killed in an on-duty automobile accident at approximately 4:30 am.
She was traveling in a department vehicle on I-8 to the San Diego International Airport, for a placement visit to Sacramento, when her vehicle overturned. Deputy Rios died from the injuries she sustained in the accident.
Deputy Rios had served with the Imperial County Probation Department for six years.
Survivors
She is survived by her parents, brother and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Probation Officer Rios gave the Imperial County Probation Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the El Centro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Probation Officer Rios.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Irene is the only officer of Imperial County Probation Department remembered here.
Irene is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Irene is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Irene 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 2008, 8 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Irene was 28. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Irene had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Irene was 28. 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. Irene had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Irene was 28. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Irene had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in CA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Imperial County Probation Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-E
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