Joseph P. Sullivan

Time

In 1932, 1 officer at New Haven Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 2.

In 1932, 4 officers in CT were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1932, 110 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1932, 121 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Joseph had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 13 years.

Joseph had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

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

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

When

October holds 30.8% of these deaths at New Haven Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 23.1%.

October holds 12.3% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Sundays: 16.4%.

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 56.5% of all 23 deaths at New Haven Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 15.4% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 2.7% 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 not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.

His people

New Haven Police Department has 23 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.