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Officer Derek Trusk knew he wanted to work in law enforcement from the age of six years old. He seemed to have a calling for this as he had a natural instinct for knowing when things just weren’t right. Derek was a good police officer and all of his partners throughout the years would say how much they enjoyed working with him. Derek received numerous “Officer of the Year” awards and even received a “Life Saving” award after saving a man from a burning vehicle while off-duty. He took pride in his career and would frequently take the public on ride-alongs which often left lasting positive impressions. He was always chosen for specialized training and excelled at everything he did. Derek loved his job and did it extremely well. While off-duty, Derek had other passions and interests. One of his favorite ways to spend his time was hanging out with his children and other close family members who he loved dearly. He was also an avid hiker and enjoyed going to Zion National Park to climb. He had a goal of seeing all of the National Parks. Derek was a compassionate animal lover, and even once raised a wild duck in his apartment until it was 6 months old. He loved to laugh, and he loved making other people laugh, which wasn’t hard since he was so funny. Derek loved the American flag and his country. Officer Trusk was a good officer and an even better person. He will be greatly missed by all the lives he touched.
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Officer Derek Trusk served with the Anaheim Police Department.
Thank you for your service. 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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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Suicide
Anaheim Police Department has lost 6 officers; 2 of them lost to suicide.
Derek is one of 18 officers lost to suicide in CA, 1% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Derek is one of 190 officers lost to suicide in the United States, 0.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Derek 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 2017, 1 officer in CA was lost to suicide, the 4th heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 2019, with 5.
In 2017, 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 2017, 10 officers worldwide were lost to suicide, the 8th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 2019, with 26.
Who
Derek was 46. Of the 15 lost to suicide in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 51; the middle age was 41.
Derek was 46. 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.
Derek was 46. Of the 209 lost to suicide worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48; the middle age was 42.
When
October holds 11.1% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 22.2%. Sundays: 16.7%.
October holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States; June holds the most, 12.6%. Sundays: 17.4%.
October holds 9.4% of these deaths worldwide; May holds the most, 11.7%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Suicide deaths account for 33.3% of all 6 deaths at Anaheim Police Department, the most common cause.
Suicide deaths account for 1% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 5th 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.
His people
Anaheim Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Derek among them.
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