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Drowned when he tripped on a kerb and fell into the dock while on patrol.
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174 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Police Constable Hird served with the River Wear Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
River Wear Police has lost 8 officers; 7 of them lost to accidents.
Robert is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
Robert is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1852, 1 officer at River Wear Police was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1852, 7 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 71st heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 1852, 7 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1852, 7 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 164th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
October holds 14.3% of these deaths at River Wear Police; November holds the most, 28.6%. Tuesdays: 28.6%.
October holds 9.6% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
October holds 9.7% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at River Wear Police, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 47.9% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 44.1% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
River Wear Police has 8 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
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