William J. Wirtz

Time

In 1971, 1 officer at Denver Police Department was lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 3.

In 1971, 1 officer in CO was lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 66 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 4.

In 1971, 79 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1971, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

February holds 18.8% of these deaths at Denver Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.5%.

February holds 6.9% of these deaths in CO; July holds the most, 11.9%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 21.6% of all 74 deaths at Denver Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 28% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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

Denver Police Department has 74 officers remembered here, William among them.