James H. Graves

Time

In 1936, 4 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.

In 1936, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1936, 97 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 43. 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. James had served 19.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 43. 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. James had served 19.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 43. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 19.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

February holds 7.4% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 27.3% of all 11 deaths at Paterson Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Paterson Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where