James A. Long

Time

In 1942, 1 officer at Oklahoma Highway Patrol was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 16 years on record. The heaviest was 1978, with 3.

In 1942, 1 officer in OK was killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.

In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

James was 32. Of the 19 killed feloniously at Oklahoma Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 43; the middle age was 37. James had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 32. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. James had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 4 years.

James was 32. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 10.5% of these deaths at Oklahoma Highway Patrol; May holds the most, 21.1%. Sundays: 15.8%.

July holds 10.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.

July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 48.7% of all 39 deaths at Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.3% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Oklahoma Highway Patrol has 39 officers remembered here, James among them.