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Deputy Jeffrey Jones was killed in an automobile accident at 2218 hours while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
During the response, he swerved to avoid several people walking down the middle of N.C. 210 and struck a ditch, causing his patrol car to flip over.
Deputy Jones had been employed with the Pender County Sheriff's Department for three years, and is survived by his parents and sister.
Survivors
Deputy Jones had been employed with the Pender County Sheriff's Department for three years, and is survived by his parents and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Jones gave the Pender County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Burgaw community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Pender County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Jeffrey is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffrey 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 2002, 6 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2002, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Jeffrey had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Jeffrey was 37. 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. Jeffrey had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeffrey had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 11.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Pender County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Pender County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Jeffrey among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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