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Police Officer Don Bishop suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a burglary call at approximately 11:00 pm.
He suffered the heart attack while driving near the intersection of Jaclyn and Sierra Drives. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. Other responding officers immediately pulled him from the vehicle and began CPR. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Officer Bishop had served with the Town of Brookfield Police Department for two years and also served as a part-time officer with the Village of Eagle Police Department. He had previously served as a reserve officer with the Mukwonago Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bishop gave the Town of Brookfield Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Brookfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bishop.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Donald is the only officer of Town of Brookfield Police Department remembered here.
Donald is one of 23 officers lost to cardiac events in WI, 7.2% of the 318 remembered there.
Donald is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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 2013, 1 officer in WI was lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 1963, with 2.
In 2013, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2013, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Donald was 32. Of the 22 lost to cardiac events in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 55.8; the middle age was 48.5. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 17.5 years.
Donald was 32. 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. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Donald was 32. 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. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 8.7% of these deaths in WI; May holds the most, 30.4%. Saturdays: 26.1%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Town of Brookfield Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 7.2% of all 318 deaths in WI, 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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