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Deputy Windsor was parked on the side of the road waiting for a back-up unit to assist him in breaking up a loud party. Before the second unit arrived a drunk leaving the party struck the parked deputies patrol car in the drivers side, killing him. The incident took place at approximately 2350 hours. The 21-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving and murder. Deputy Windsor had been with the agency for only 4 months as an active deputy, he had served as a reserve deputy for two years before being sent to the academy.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Windsor gave the Randolph County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wedowee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Windsor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Randolph County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
James is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1995, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1995, 96 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 58th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1995, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 28. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. James had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James 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. James had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Saturdays: 15.8%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Randolph County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.2% 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.
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