Thomas F. Roche Jr.

Time

In 2022, 37 officers at New York City Police Department were lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 52.

In 2022, 45 officers in NY were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 41 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 65.

In 2022, 135 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.

In 2022, 140 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.

Who

Thomas was 65. Of the 509 lost to illness at New York City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 48 and 60; the middle age was 55. Thomas had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

Thomas was 65. Of the 615 lost to illness in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 61; the middle age was 55. Thomas had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

Thomas was 65. 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. Thomas had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

Thomas was 65. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Thomas had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

When

May holds 9.2% of these deaths at New York City Police Department; October holds the most, 14.9%. Fridays: 15.3%.

May holds 8.6% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 14%. Fridays: 15.1%.

May holds 6.2% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Fridays: 14.8%.

May holds 6.7% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Fridays: 14.9%.

How

Illness deaths account for 42.7% of all 1,222 deaths at New York City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 85.8% 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 City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.

Where