Howard P. Atwell

Time

In 1926, 2 officers in DE were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1926, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1926, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Howard was 40. Of the 19 lost to accidents in DE whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 36.5; the middle age was 31. Howard had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.

Howard was 40. 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. Howard had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Howard was 40. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Howard had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

June holds 10.5% of these deaths in DE; November holds the most, 15.8%. Tuesdays: 26.3%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 27.3% of all 11 deaths at Wilmington Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 66.7% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 37.3% of all 51 deaths in DE, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 21.1% 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 automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.

His people

Wilmington Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, Howard among them.

Where