John J. Jenkins Jr.

Time

In 1979, 1 officer at Rochester Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1979, 2 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1979, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1979, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 55. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Rochester Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33.3 and 52.3; the middle age was 43.5. John had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 13 years.

John was 55. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. John had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 55. 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. John had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 55. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 16.7% of these deaths at Rochester Police Department; August holds the most, 33.3%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.

January holds 7.3% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.

January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 35.3% of all 17 deaths at Rochester Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Rochester Police Department has 17 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where