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Police Officer Harvey Adams was shot and killed in Pulaski County while working an undercover narcotics assignment.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life plus 20 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Adams served with the Marietta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Marietta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Adams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Harvey is the only officer of Marietta Police Department remembered here.
Harvey is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Harvey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harvey is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 9 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1986, 98 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1986, 112 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harvey was 30. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Harvey was 30. 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.
Harvey was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 7.8% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 12.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Marietta Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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