Paris R. Fields

Time

In 1920, 2 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 32nd heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.

In 1920, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1920, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Paris had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Paris had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Paris had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

May holds 6.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 12.8%. Fridays: 16.7%.

May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.

May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 20% of all 15 deaths at Roanoke City Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 33.3% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 31.1% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.5% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.

His people

Roanoke City Police Department has 15 officers remembered here, Paris among them.