Vernon C. Rolfs

Time

In 1953, 1 officer at Nebraska State Patrol was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1953, 1 officer in NE was killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.

In 1953, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1953, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Vernon was 38. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Nebraska State Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 32; the middle age was 28. Vernon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.

Vernon was 38. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Vernon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

Vernon was 38. 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. Vernon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Vernon was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Vernon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

May holds 20% of these deaths at Nebraska State Patrol; April holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 20%.

May holds 7.2% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Saturdays: 17.5%.

May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 15 deaths at Nebraska State Patrol, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.8% 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

Nebraska State Patrol has 15 officers remembered here, Vernon among them.