James A. Staggs

Time

In 1928, 1 officer at Des Moines Police Department was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 2016, with 3.

In 1928, 2 officers in IA were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.

In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

James was 42. Of the 14 killed feloniously at Des Moines Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45.3; the middle age was 40. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5.2 years.

James was 42. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

James was 42. 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. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

April holds 18.8% of these deaths at Des Moines Police Department; December holds the most, 18.8%. Fridays: 12.5%.

April holds 10.9% of these deaths in IA; July holds the most, 16.3%. Fridays: 14%.

April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.

April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 59.3% of all 27 deaths at Des Moines Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.9% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.

His people

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