Patrick F. Cannon

Time

In 1919, 2 officers at New Haven Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1919, 3 officers in CT were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.

In 1919, 51 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1919, 55 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

March holds 7.7% of these deaths at New Haven Police Department; October holds the most, 30.8%. Wednesdays: 30.8%.

March holds 6.8% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Wednesdays: 20.5%.

March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 56.5% of all 23 deaths at New Haven Police Department, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New Haven Police Department has 23 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.