James Alexander

Time

In 1927, 1 officer at New Haven Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 2.

In 1927, 3 officers in CT were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.

In 1927, 114 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1927, 119 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 13 years.

James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 30.8% of these deaths at New Haven Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 15.4%.

October holds 12.3% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Tuesdays: 9.6%.

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 56.5% of all 23 deaths at New Haven Police Department, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New Haven Police Department has 23 officers remembered here, James among them.