Edward J. Gahan

Time

In 1931, 5 officers at Philadelphia Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1931, 13 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.

In 1931, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1931, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Edward was 30. Of the 109 lost to accidents at Philadelphia Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 5.3 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

Edward was 30. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 5.3 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.

Edward was 30. 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. Edward had served 5.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Edward was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 5.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

August holds 8.2% of these deaths at Philadelphia Police Department; December holds the most, 14.5%. Saturdays: 20%.

August holds 8.4% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 14.1%.

August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.9%.

August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.

How

Accident deaths account for 29% of all 379 deaths at Philadelphia Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 0.9% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 0.2% 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 gun, in 0.1% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 0.1% of these deaths.

His people

Philadelphia Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Edward among them.

Where