John J. Gaffney

Time

In 1912, 2 officers at Newark Police Division were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1912, 2 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.

In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 38. Of the 26 killed feloniously at Newark Police Division whose age is recorded, half were between 32.3 and 46; the middle age was 36.5. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8.7 years.

John was 38. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

John was 38. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 3.6% of these deaths at Newark Police Division; March holds the most, 21.4%. Saturdays: 14.3%.

December holds 8.7% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Saturdays: 10.2%.

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.

December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 48.3% of all 58 deaths at Newark Police Division, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 21.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 12.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.

His people

Newark Police Division has 58 officers remembered here, John among them.