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Patrolman Brockman was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. He had served with the agency for just over 2.5 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Brockman gave the Bridgeton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bridgeton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Brockman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Bridgeton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Ernest is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Ernest is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ernest is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1966, 4 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1966, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ernest was 25. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Ernest had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Ernest was 25. 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. Ernest had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ernest was 25. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ernest had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 5.4% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Mondays: 15.7%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Bridgeton Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Bridgeton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Ernest among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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