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Detective Cavill suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a juvenile wanted on a probation violation. Detective Cavill had served with the agency for 24 years.
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He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Cavill gave the Wayne Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Wayne community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Cavill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
George is the only officer of Wayne Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 38 officers lost to cardiac events in NJ, 5.9% of the 647 remembered there.
George is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1994, 1 officer in NJ was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 32 years on record. The heaviest was 1965, with 3.
In 1994, 8 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1994, 8 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
George was 55. Of the 35 lost to cardiac events in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. George had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 16.5 years.
George was 55. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. George had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
George was 55. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. George had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 10.5% of these deaths in NJ; July holds the most, 13.2%. Thursdays: 13.2%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Wayne Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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