Ronald S. Stapleton

Time

In 1978, 5 officers at New York City Police Department were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 111 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 23.

In 1978, 6 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.

In 1978, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1978, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Ronald was 32. Of the 348 killed feloniously at New York City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 40; the middle age was 34. Ronald had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

Ronald was 32. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Ronald had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

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

Ronald was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ronald had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 12.3% of these deaths at New York City Police Department; September holds the most, 14.2%. Tuesdays: 19.1%.

January holds 8.9% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Tuesdays: 16.5%.

January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 30% of all 1,222 deaths at New York City Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.6% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

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

Where