James Michael Buffum

Time

In 1975, 1 officer in KS was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.

In 1975, 19 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

In 1975, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

Who

James was 32. Of the 13 lost to cardiac events in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 54; the middle age was 49. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

James was 32. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

James was 32. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

When

September holds 20% of these deaths in KS, more than any other month. Saturdays: 6.7%.

September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.

September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.

How

Cardiac deaths account for 10% of all 10 deaths at Topeka Police Department, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.

Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 335 deaths in KS, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 33.3% of these deaths.

Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.

Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.

His people

Topeka Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, James among them.