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Officer Jeffery Tackett was shot and killed as he was attempting to handcuff a prowler suspect. During a struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Tackett's handgun and use it to shoot him. The 31-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Officer Tackett had served with the Belleair Police Department for five years.
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He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Tackett gave the Belleair Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Belleair community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Tackett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jeffery is the only officer of Belleair Police Department remembered here.
Jeffery is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Jeffery is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffery 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, 3 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
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
Jeffery was 28. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Jeffery had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jeffery was 28. 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. Jeffery had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffery was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeffery had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 6.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Sundays: 15.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Belleair Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 10.3% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 8-E
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