Charles W. Parks

Time

In 1973, 3 officers at Florida Highway Patrol were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1973, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.

In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Charles was 28. Of the 23 killed feloniously at Florida Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41.5; the middle age was 34. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Charles was 28. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

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

Charles was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

February holds 17.4% of these deaths at Florida Highway Patrol, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 26.1%.

February holds 7.8% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.

February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 42.6% of all 54 deaths at Florida Highway Patrol, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 26.1% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.

His people

Florida Highway Patrol has 54 officers remembered here, Charles among them.