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Policeman Stratford Allen was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at a local carnival. Policeman Allen had served with the agency for 23 years.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Auxiliary Policeman Allen gave the Sharon Police Department 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Sharon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Policeman Allen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Stratford is the only officer of Sharon Police Department remembered here.
Stratford is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Stratford is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stratford 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, 1 officer in MA was lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
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
Stratford was 74. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Stratford had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Stratford was 74. 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. Stratford had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stratford was 74. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Stratford had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.1% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sharon Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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