Edward H. Smerdel

Time

In 1961, 1 officer at Denver Police Department was lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 3.

In 1961, 4 officers in CO were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1961, 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 1961, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Edward was 34. Of the 9 lost to accidents at Denver Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 65; the middle age was 35. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Edward was 34. Of the 79 lost to accidents in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

Edward 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. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Edward 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. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 6.3% of these deaths at Denver Police Department; February holds the most, 18.8%. Sundays: 6.3%.

July holds 11.9% of these deaths in CO, more than any other month. Sundays: 5.9%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

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

How

Accident deaths account for 21.6% of all 74 deaths at Denver Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 28% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Denver Police Department has 74 officers remembered here, Edward among them.