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Patrolman Peter Griffin suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after arresting a man for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
He had taken the man to the Clinton County Prison, at 352 East Church Street, after arresting him and suddenly collapsed after placing him in a cell.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Griffin served with the Lock Haven Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lock Haven community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Griffin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Lock Haven Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Peter is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Peter is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1907, 4 officers in PA were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 1907, 4 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 92nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1907, 4 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 92nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Peter was 47. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48.
Peter was 47. 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.
Peter was 47. 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.
When
July holds 7.6% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Thursdays: 15.3%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Lock Haven Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.9% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Lock Haven Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
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