Samuel R. Wilson

Time

In 1989, 1 officer in NJ was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 32 years on record. The heaviest was 1965, with 3.

In 1989, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

In 1989, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

Who

Samuel was 35. Of the 35 lost to cardiac events in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. Samuel had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 16.5 years.

Samuel was 35. 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. Samuel had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

Samuel was 35. 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. Samuel had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

When

January holds 5.3% of these deaths in NJ; July holds the most, 13.2%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.

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 9.8% of all 41 deaths at Jersey City Police Department, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 75% of these deaths.

Cardiac deaths account for 5.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 23.7% of these deaths.

Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.

Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.

His people

Jersey City Police Department has 41 officers remembered here, Samuel among them.