Gerald Wayne Sawyer

Time

In 1973, 3 officers at Los Angeles Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1973, 18 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.

In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Gerald was 32. Of the 106 killed feloniously at Los Angeles Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 37; the middle age was 31.5. Gerald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5.5 years.

Gerald was 32. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Gerald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Gerald was 32. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Gerald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Gerald was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gerald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

November holds 5.2% of these deaths at Los Angeles Police Department; February holds the most, 15.7%. Tuesdays: 12.2%.

November holds 8% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 12%.

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 47.9% of all 240 deaths at Los Angeles Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Los Angeles Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Gerald among them.

Where