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Biography
After high school, Mike served in the United States Navy and then began his dedicated career in law enforcement. He served the Casper Police Department from 2005-2014, and the Douglas Police Department from 2014-2021. While working as a police officer, Mike completed his undergraduate degree in criminal justice and his Master of Business Administration from Norwich University. A lifelong learner, he was halfway through completing a second master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University. Mike has always been a devoted friend and family man. The happiness of others was always very important to him; proof of this comes in the form of his sister’s marriage to his friend and fellow patrol partner. The epitome of his own happiness came to fruition when his daughter, Claira Alta Ableman, was born. Michael was an amazing, doting father. Claira and Michael were always up to some kind of shenanigans whether they were traveling to Colorado, riding Claira’s go-kart, or having Claira pick out big ticket items for the house like a flat-screen TV or a snowman Christmas tree. Michael will always be remembered for his ability to add humor to any situation and quick action when someone asks him for help. His contagious laughter and creative nicknames will be held close to his family’s hearts forever. They’d like his memory to live on in the memories of the community forever. Thank you, Officer Ableman, for your dedicated service. Special thanks to his family for sharing him with us.
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Officer Michael Ableman served with the Douglas Police Department.
Thank you for your service, and for your service before it. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Michael Ableman served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Suicide
Michael is the only officer of Douglas Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 1 officer lost to suicide in WY, 1.6% of the 63 remembered there.
Michael is one of 190 officers lost to suicide in the United States, 0.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Michael is one of 256 officers lost to suicide worldwide, 0.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 10 officers in the United States were lost to suicide, the 7th heaviest of 31 years on record. The heaviest was 2019, with 25.
In 2021, 10 officers worldwide were lost to suicide, the 8th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 2019, with 26.
Who
Michael was 42. Of the 146 lost to suicide in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 50; the middle age was 43.
Michael was 42. Of the 209 lost to suicide worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48; the middle age was 42.
When
December holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; June holds the most, 12.6%. Saturdays: 10.5%.
December holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; May holds the most, 11.7%. Saturdays: 12.1%.
How
Suicide deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Douglas Police Department.
Suicide deaths account for 1.6% of all 63 deaths in WY, the 4th most common cause.
Suicide deaths account for 0.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 5th most common cause.
Suicide deaths account for 0.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 6th most common cause.
Military Service
Michael Ableman served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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