James M. Shepard

Time

In 1887, 1 officer at Buffalo Police Department was lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 23 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 3.

In 1887, 1 officer in NY was lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1887, 6 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 142nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1887, 16 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 138th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 47. Of the 26 lost to accidents at Buffalo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32.3 and 43.5; the middle age was 37. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.

James was 47. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

James was 47. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 47. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

February holds 11.5% of these deaths at Buffalo Police Department; October holds the most, 23.1%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.

February holds 7% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.

How

Accident deaths account for 51% of all 51 deaths at Buffalo Police Department, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Buffalo Police Department has 51 officers remembered here, James among them.