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Deputy Glenn Chancellor was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver.
While Deputy Chancellor was responding to a call, another vehicle was traveling towards his patrol car from the opposite direction at a high rate of speed. As he attempted to move out of the vehicle's path, Deputy Chancellor's vehicle was struck head on.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Deputy Chancellor had a .27 BAC. He was convicted of charges related to the accident and sentenced to 15 months in prison, 15 months of house arrest, and five years probation.
Deputy Chancellor is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Survivors
Deputy Chancellor is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Chancellor gave the Jones County Sheriff's Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Laurel community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Chancellor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Glenn is the only officer of Jones County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Glenn is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Glenn is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Glenn 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 2001, 4 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 2001, 158 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2001, 160 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Glenn was 48. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Glenn had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Glenn was 48. 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. Glenn had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Glenn was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Glenn had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 9.1% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 16.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Jones County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.4% 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; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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