James Palmer

Time

In 1896, 1 officer at Dundee City Police was lost to illness, more than in any other year.

In 1896, 5 officers in SCT were lost to illness, more than in any other year.

In 1896, 10 officers in United Kingdom were lost to illness, the 10th heaviest of 185 years on record. The heaviest was 1915, with 18.

In 1896, 11 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 36th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.

Who

James was 50. Of the 5 lost to illness at Dundee City Police whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 50; the middle age was 43.

James was 50. Of the 108 lost to illness in SCT whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 46.

James was 50. Of the 858 lost to illness in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 50; the middle age was 43.

James was 50. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49.

When

December holds 40% of these deaths at Dundee City Police, more than any other month. Saturdays: 60%.

December holds 11.9% of these deaths in SCT, more than any other month. Saturdays: 21.1%.

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in United Kingdom; January holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 16.6%.

December holds 9.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Saturdays: 14.8%.

How

Illness deaths account for 38.5% of all 13 deaths at Dundee City Police, the most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 35.4% of all 308 deaths in SCT, the 2nd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 23.3% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.

His people

Dundee City Police has 13 officers remembered here, James among them.