Thomas R. Fancher

Time

In 1968, 1 officer at Baton Rouge Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 2023, with 2.

In 1968, 5 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.

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.

Who

Thomas had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8.5 years.

Thomas had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

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

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

When

September holds 12.5% of these deaths at Baton Rouge Police Department; February holds the most, 25%. Tuesdays: 12.5%.

September holds 9.4% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Tuesdays: 18.3%.

September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 27 deaths at Baton Rouge Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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

Baton Rouge Police Department has 27 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.