Erle M. Thompson

Time

In 1971, 10 officers at New York City Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 111 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 23.

In 1971, 23 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.

In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Erle was 34. Of the 348 killed feloniously at New York City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 40; the middle age was 34. Erle had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

Erle was 34. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Erle had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

Erle was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Erle had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Erle was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Erle had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

February holds 8.2% of these deaths at New York City Police Department; September holds the most, 14.2%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

February holds 8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Saturdays: 14.5%.

February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 30% of all 1,222 deaths at New York City Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.6% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.5% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Erle among them.