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Police Officer Dallas Jackson suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an emergency call involving an injured child. At 6:30 p.m., Police Officer Jackson was driving on Cleveland- Massillon Road with his police lights activated. His vehicle veered to the right, and he struck another vehicle. He was transported to Citizens Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Officer Jackson served as a part-time officer for the Norton Police Department for 12 years and previously served with the Summit County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and five grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jackson gave the Norton Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Dallas is the only officer of Norton Police Department remembered here.
Dallas is one of 43 officers lost to cardiac events in OH, 4.3% of the 993 remembered there.
Dallas is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dallas 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 1973, 1 officer in OH was lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1996, with 3.
In 1973, 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 1973, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Dallas was 60. Of the 43 lost to cardiac events in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 45.5 and 52.5; the middle age was 49. Dallas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 19 years.
Dallas was 60. 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. Dallas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Dallas was 60. 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. Dallas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
October holds 11.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 16.3%. Thursdays: 18.6%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norton Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.3% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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