Jake B. Edwards

Time

In 1968, 1 officer at Jacksonville Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 2.

In 1968, 3 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 37th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.

In 1968, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1968, 117 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

February holds 14.3% of these deaths at Jacksonville Police Department; September holds the most, 42.9%. Thursdays: 14.3%.

February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Thursdays: 11.8%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 21.2% of all 33 deaths at Jacksonville Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Jacksonville Police Department has 33 officers remembered here, Jake among them.