John Marsden Sampson

Time

In 1940, 1 officer at Winston-Salem Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1940, 1 officer in NC was lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.

In 1940, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1940, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 34. Of the 8 lost to accidents at Winston-Salem Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 38.3; the middle age was 32. John had served 3.6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 34. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. John had served 3.6 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.

John was 34. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. John had served 3.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 3.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 12.5% of these deaths at Winston-Salem Police Department; January holds the most, 25%. Sundays: 12.5%.

December holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 11.2%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 42.1% of all 19 deaths at Winston-Salem Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 25% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 15.1% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.

His people

Winston-Salem Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, John among them.