James William Byers

Time

In 1983, 2 officers at Merseyside Police were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1983, 15 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.

In 1983, 18 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.

In 1983, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 35. Of the 10 lost to accidents at Merseyside Police whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 41.8; the middle age was 37.

James was 35. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.

James was 35. Of the 1,612 lost to accidents in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 43; the middle age was 35.

James was 35. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.

When

May holds 20% of these deaths at Merseyside Police; November holds the most, 30%. Fridays: 20%.

May holds 7.3% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Fridays: 14.8%.

May holds 7.4% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Fridays: 14.7%.

May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 71.4% of all 14 deaths at Merseyside 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

Merseyside Police has 14 officers remembered here, James among them.