Gerald D. Pickett

Time

In 1925, 1 officer at Des Moines Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1925, 3 officers in IA were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1925, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1925, 96 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Gerald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

Gerald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Gerald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Gerald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

September holds 14.3% of these deaths at Des Moines Police Department; August holds the most, 28.6%. Thursdays: 42.9%.

September holds 8.5% of these deaths in IA; June holds the most, 16.9%. Thursdays: 15.5%.

September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 25.9% of all 27 deaths at Des Moines Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 226 deaths in IA, 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

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