Incident
Lieutenant Jeffrey Williams was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver who was operating a tractor. The drunk driver was sentenced to ten years in prison, but was released in 2002. Lieutenant Williams had served with the Calumet County Sheriff's Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Williams gave the Calumet County Sheriff's Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Calumet County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Jeffrey is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1993, 1 officer in WI was killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1993, 101 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1993, 110 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 53rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Jeffrey had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jeffrey had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeffrey had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 11.9% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Tuesdays: 13.2%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Calumet County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Calumet County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jeffrey among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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