Rupert L. Shepherd

Time

In 1930, 1 officer at Des Moines Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1930, 2 officers in IA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 50 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 3.

In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

Who

Rupert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

Rupert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Rupert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Rupert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

August holds 28.6% of these deaths at Des Moines Police Department, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.

August holds 12.7% of these deaths in IA; June holds the most, 16.9%. Fridays: 16.9%.

August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.

August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 25.9% of all 27 deaths at Des Moines Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 226 deaths in IA, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Des Moines Police Department has 27 officers remembered here, Rupert among them.

Where