William J. Hedeman

Time

In 1906, 2 officers at New York City Police Department were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 10.

In 1906, 2 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1906, 27 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 118th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1906, 40 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 115th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 9% of these deaths at New York City Police Department; November holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.8%.

July holds 10% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 16.4%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 22.9% of all 1,216 deaths at New York City Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.2% of all 2,126 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Where