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Incident
Deputy Borders was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit of four suspects. Deputy Borders' partner was also seriously injured in the crash.
Survivors
Deputy Borders had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his expectant wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Borders gave the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ann Arbor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Borders.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Leo is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Leo is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leo 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, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
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
Leo was 28. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Leo had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leo was 28. 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. Leo had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leo was 28. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Leo had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths in MI, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Leo among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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