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Patrolman Romeo Caino was struck and killed by a vehicle while exiting his vehicle during a traffic stop on Kennedy Boulevard between 26th Street and 29th Street. Patrolman Caino had served with the North Bergen Police Department for 3 months. He was survived by his wife and two sons. His son went on to serve with the Hackensack Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Caino served with the North Bergen Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the North Bergen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Caino.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
North Bergen Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Romeo is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Romeo is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Romeo 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 1959, 2 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1959, 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 1959, 67 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 79th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Romeo was 31. 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. Romeo had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Romeo was 31. 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. Romeo had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Romeo was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Romeo had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at North Bergen Police Department, the most common cause.
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.
His people
North Bergen Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Romeo among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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