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Police Officer Paul Morris was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 18, near Highway 35, at approximately 12:00 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree before becoming engulfed in flames.
Officer Morris had served with the Raleigh Police Department for two years and previously served with the Reservoir Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Morris gave the Raleigh Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Raleigh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Morris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Emmett is the only officer of Raleigh Police Department remembered here.
Emmett is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Emmett is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Emmett 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 2018, 2 officers in MS were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 2018, 50 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2018, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Emmett was 61. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Emmett had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Emmett was 61. 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. Emmett had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Emmett was 61. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Emmett had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 16.9% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13.5%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Raleigh Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, 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
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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