John P. Ellis

Time

In 1937, 2 officers at Jacksonville Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1937, 3 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 37th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.

In 1937, 95 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1937, 109 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

September holds 42.9% of these deaths at Jacksonville Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.3%.

September holds 9.9% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 16.2%.

September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.

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, John among them.