Francis P. Baker

Time

In 1923, 10 officers at New York City Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1923, 10 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1923, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1923, 83 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Francis was 27. Of the 250 lost to accidents at New York City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 36.

Francis was 27. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37.

Francis was 27. 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.

Francis was 27. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.

When

April holds 7.5% of these deaths at New York City Police Department; November holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.8%.

April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 16.4%.

April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.

April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 22.8% of all 1,222 deaths at New York City Police Department, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 2.2% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.7% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.

His people

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

Where