Richard Swanton

Time

In 1917, 6 officers at New York City Police Department were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 10.

In 1917, 7 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1917, 41 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 107th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1917, 51 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

March holds 7.9% of these deaths at New York City Police Department; November holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 14%.

March holds 7.8% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.5%.

March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.

March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 22.8% of all 1,222 deaths at New York City Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Richard among them.