George William Mattern

Time

In 1918, 2 officers at Des Moines Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 2016, with 3.

In 1918, 2 officers in IA were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.

In 1918, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1918, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

George was 28. Of the 14 killed feloniously at Des Moines Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45.3; the middle age was 40. George had served 1.9 years; the middle length of service was 5.2 years.

George was 28. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. George had served 1.9 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

George was 28. 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. George had served 1.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

George was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 1.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

April holds 18.8% of these deaths at Des Moines Police Department; December holds the most, 18.8%. Fridays: 12.5%.

April holds 10.9% of these deaths in IA; July holds the most, 16.3%. Fridays: 14%.

April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.

April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 59.3% of all 27 deaths at Des Moines Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 18.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Des Moines Police Department has 27 officers remembered here, George among them.