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Patrolman Harold Seaman succumbed to injuries sustained when he was hit by a vehicle while he was on motorcycle patrol on May 28th, 1929.
He was transported to the hospital, where he remained until a couple of weeks before he died from his injuries.
The impaired driver was arrested.
Patrolman Seaman had served with the Hudson County Police Department for seven years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Seaman gave the Hudson County Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Seaman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hudson County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Harold is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Harold is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harold is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 2 officers at Hudson County Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
Harold was 37. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Hudson County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 37; the middle age was 36. Harold had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Harold was 37. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Harold had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harold 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. Harold had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harold was 37. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harold had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Hudson County Police Department; March holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 40%.
November holds 8.5% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 12.8%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. 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 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Hudson County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 20% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.2% 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 not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
His people
Hudson County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Harold among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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