James Joseph Silva

Time

In 1994, 2 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.

In 1994, 81 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1994, 105 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 31. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 9.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

James was 31. 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. James had served 9.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 9.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

April holds 11.1% of these deaths in LA, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.3%.

April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 13.3% of all 30 deaths at Shreveport Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Shreveport Police Department has 30 officers remembered here, James among them.