James B. Roche

Time

In 1936, 1 officer at Boston Police Department was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.

In 1936, 1 officer in MA was lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 1950, with 2.

In 1936, 9 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 68th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

In 1936, 9 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 69th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

Who

James was 46. Of the 7 lost to cardiac events at Boston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 51; the middle age was 47. James had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 21 years.

James was 46. Of the 43 lost to cardiac events in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 54.5; the middle age was 50. James had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

James was 46. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. James had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

James was 46. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. James had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

When

March holds 12.5% of these deaths at Boston Police Department; September holds the most, 25%. Saturdays: 25%.

March holds 4.5% of these deaths in MA; June holds the most, 18.2%. Saturdays: 13.6%.

March holds 7.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.

March holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.

How

Cardiac deaths account for 7.5% of all 106 deaths at Boston Police Department, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.

His people

Boston Police Department has 106 officers remembered here, James among them.