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Lieutenant Scott Travis suffered a fatal heart attack while clearing snow from the walkways in front of the Bullitt County Detention Center during a heavy snowstorm.
He had cleared the snow shortly before midnight in preparation of shift change, before clearing snow from around several vehicles of fellow officers. He then drove several officers home and returned to the detention center where he complained of chest pains. He refused medical attention and then drove home where he collapsed.
Lieutenant Travis had served with the Bullitt County Detention Center for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother and eight siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Travis gave the Bullitt County Detention Center 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Shepherdsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Travis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Bullitt County Detention Center has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Clifford is one of 44 officers lost to cardiac events in KY, 4.5% of the 984 remembered there.
Clifford is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clifford 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 2015, 1 officer in KY was lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 2024, with 4.
In 2015, 21 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2015, 21 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Clifford was 55. Of the 41 lost to cardiac events in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 60; the middle age was 51. Clifford had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Clifford 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. Clifford had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Clifford 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. Clifford had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
March holds 6.8% of these deaths in KY; February holds the most, 18.2%. Thursdays: 9.1%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Bullitt County Detention Center, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 984 deaths in KY, 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
Bullitt County Detention Center has 2 officers remembered here, Clifford among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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