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Police Officer George Brown suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to move an intoxicated prisoner at the Lansing Police Department Jail at Ottawa Street and Capital Avenue in Lansing.
The subject was in one cell and was creating a disturbance that officers decided he needed to be moved to another location. As Officer Brown escorted him to the other cell, the subject struggled with him. During the struggle, Officer Brown collapsed and was unable to be revived.
Officer Brown had served with the Lansing Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Brown gave the Lansing Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lansing community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Lansing Police Department has lost 7 officers; 3 of them lost to cardiac events.
George is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
George is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1901, 1 officer in MI was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 34 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 1901, 1 officer in the United States was lost to cardiac events, the 122nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1901, 1 officer worldwide was lost to cardiac events, the 122nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
George was 45. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. George had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
George was 45. 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 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
George was 45. 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 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
May holds 15.4% of these deaths in MI, more than any other month. Mondays: 15.4%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 42.9% of all 7 deaths at Lansing Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Lansing Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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