James L. Dowdy Jr.

Time

In 1956, 1 officer at Fort Worth Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 18 years on record. The heaviest was 1952, with 2.

In 1956, 3 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.

In 1956, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1956, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 24. Of the 19 lost to accidents at Fort Worth Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 39; the middle age was 33. James had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.

James was 24. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. James had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

James was 24. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. James had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

June holds 15.8% of these deaths at Fort Worth Police Department; October holds the most, 15.8%. Sundays: 5.3%.

June holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Sundays: 12.6%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 32.2% of all 59 deaths at Fort Worth Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.3% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.

His people

Fort Worth Police Department has 59 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where