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Police Officer Samuel Kriney succumbed to injuries sustained three months earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle as he attempted to stop a speeding car.
He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Kriney had served with the Bound Brook Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kriney gave the Bound Brook Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bound Brook community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kriney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Samuel is the only officer of Bound Brook Police Department remembered here.
Samuel is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Samuel is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Samuel 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 1931, 4 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1931, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1931, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Samuel was 38. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Samuel had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Samuel was 38. 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. Samuel had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Samuel was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Samuel had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 13.2%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Bound Brook Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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