Peter J. Sprott

Time

In 1930, 3 officers at Detroit Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1930, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.

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

Peter was 36. Of the 57 lost to accidents at Detroit Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 38; the middle age was 32. Peter had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

Peter was 36. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Peter had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Peter was 36. 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. Peter had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Peter was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Peter had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 10.3% of these deaths at Detroit Police Department; August holds the most, 19%. Fridays: 13.8%.

October holds 7.6% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Fridays: 12.5%.

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.

October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 250 deaths at Detroit Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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

Detroit Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Peter among them.

Where