Joseph J. Mecca Jr.

Time

In 2020, 6 officers at New York State Police were lost to illness, more than in any other year.

In 2020, 56 officers in NY were lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 41 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 65.

In 2020, 346 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.

In 2020, 347 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.

Who

Joseph was 62. Of the 40 lost to illness at New York State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 52.8 and 64.3; the middle age was 58.5. Joseph had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 26 years.

Joseph was 62. Of the 615 lost to illness in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 61; the middle age was 55. Joseph had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

Joseph was 62. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Joseph had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

Joseph was 62. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Joseph had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

When

December holds 12.2% of these deaths at New York State Police; March holds the most, 17.1%. Wednesdays: 17.1%.

December holds 7.6% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 14%. Wednesdays: 13.3%.

December holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.

December holds 9.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.

How

Illness deaths account for 24% of all 171 deaths at New York State Police, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 90.2% of these deaths.

Illness deaths account for 29.5% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 83.5% of these deaths.

Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 29.5% of these deaths.

Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 20.1% of these deaths.

His people

New York State Police has at least 120 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.

Where