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Patrol Officer Todd Stone was killed when his patrol car struck a utility pole during a pursuit. Another officer initiated the pursuit after seeing a car doing donuts in a residential intersection. As he was pursuing it another vehicle pulled between him and the offender's vehicle in the 1600 block of Camanche Avenue. His patrol left the roadway and a utility pole after he swerved to avoid that vehicle. The driver of the vehicle he was pursuing was convicted of vehicular homicide in connection with Officer Stone's death and was sentenced to five years in prison. Officer Stone had served with the Clinton Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 3-year-old daughter, and 1-month-son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Stone gave the Clinton Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Stone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clinton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Todd is one of 71 officers lost to accidents in IA, 31.4% of the 226 remembered there.
Todd is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Todd 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 1993, 3 officers in IA were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1993, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1993, 69 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 75th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Todd was 29. Of the 69 lost to accidents in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 48; the middle age was 38. Todd had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Todd was 29. 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. Todd had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Todd was 29. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Todd had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.9% of these deaths in IA; June holds the most, 16.9%. Wednesdays: 16.9%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Clinton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 226 deaths in IA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Clinton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Todd among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-W
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