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Corporal Monty Platt died of complications of an animal bite sustained on July 24th, 2017, as he attempted to capture an injured feral cat on campus in the area of 301 26th Street.
The cat bit him through his work gloves and punctured his skin. He received medical treatment and was given medication, which caused him to suffer a severe allergic reaction. He was transferred to the ICU at University of Medical Center, in Lubbock, where he was placed on a ventilator. His condition rapidly deteriorated and he passed away on August 8th, 2017.
Corporal Platt had served with the West Texas A&M University Police Department for 21 years and had served in law enforcement for 24 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and mother.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Corporal Platt gave the West Texas A&M University Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Canyon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Platt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monty is the only officer of West Texas A&M University Police Department remembered here.
Monty is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Monty is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Monty is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2017, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2017, 57 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2017, 60 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 91st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Monty was 47. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Monty had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Monty was 47. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Monty had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Monty was 47. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Monty had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Tuesdays: 13.5%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at West Texas A&M University Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-E
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