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Chief Kanz suffered a fatal heart attack following a month of rioting, bombings, and civil disorder at the campus as a result of Vietnam War protests. Almost every day of the month the tactical team was organized and had operations as a result of the protests.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Kanz served with the University of Washington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Seattle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Kanz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Edward is the only officer of University of Washington Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 18 officers lost to cardiac events in WA, 5.3% of the 340 remembered there.
Edward is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1971, 1 officer in WA was lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 16 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 2.
In 1971, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1971, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
When
March holds 16.7% of these deaths in WA; January holds the most, 22.2%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at University of Washington Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.3% of all 340 deaths in WA, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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