John J. Mehegan

Time

In 1950, 1 officer at Boston Police Department was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.

In 1950, 2 officers in MA were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.

In 1950, 11 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

In 1950, 11 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

Who

John was 46. Of the 7 lost to cardiac events at Boston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 51; the middle age was 47. John had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 21 years.

John was 46. Of the 43 lost to cardiac events in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 54.5; the middle age was 50. John had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

John was 46. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. John had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

John was 46. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. John had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

When

January holds 12.5% of these deaths at Boston Police Department; September holds the most, 25%. Wednesdays: 37.5%.

January holds 13.6% of these deaths in MA; June holds the most, 18.2%. Wednesdays: 11.4%.

January holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

January holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Cardiac deaths account for 7.5% of all 106 deaths at Boston Police Department, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.

His people

Boston Police Department has 106 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where