Leo Bacon

Time

In 1936, 3 officers at Baltimore Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1936, 4 officers in MD were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 88 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 6.

In 1936, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1936, 97 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Leo had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

Leo had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Leo had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Leo had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 15.4% of these deaths at Baltimore Police Department; January holds the most, 19.2%. Fridays: 21.2%.

October holds 15.6% of these deaths in MD, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.9%.

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.

October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 34.4% of all 151 deaths at Baltimore Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 37.3% of all 378 deaths in MD, 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

Baltimore Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Leo among them.