John F. McDermott

Time

In 1900, 1 officer at Chicago Police Department was lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 74 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 4.

In 1900, 1 officer in IL was lost to accidents, the 88th heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.

In 1900, 17 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 124th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1900, 27 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 121st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

April holds 8.4% of these deaths at Chicago Police Department; December holds the most, 12.1%. Wednesdays: 12.1%.

April holds 8.5% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Wednesdays: 13%.

April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 18.7% of all 571 deaths at Chicago Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, 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

Chicago Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.