Edward Williams Thomson

Time

In 1982, 2 officers at Strathclyde Police were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1982, 2 officers in SCT were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1978, with 4.

In 1982, 17 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.

In 1982, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Edward was 41. Of the 19 lost to accidents at Strathclyde Police whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 38.5; the middle age was 30.

Edward was 41. Of the 145 lost to accidents in SCT whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 42; the middle age was 35.

Edward was 41. 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.

Edward was 41. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.

When

November holds 10.5% of these deaths at Strathclyde Police; January holds the most, 15.8%. Saturdays: 10.5%.

November holds 12.8% of these deaths in SCT; August holds the most, 13.4%. Saturdays: 12.1%.

November holds 9.9% of these deaths in United Kingdom, more than any other month. Saturdays: 13.8%.

November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.

How

Accident deaths account for 54.3% of all 35 deaths at Strathclyde Police, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 48.4% of all 308 deaths in SCT, 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

Strathclyde Police has 35 officers remembered here, Edward among them.