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Police Officer Kevin Sandoval suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in departmental training at the Burro Canyon Shooting Park at 2:00 pm.
Officers from the South Pasadena Police Department and the Pasadena Police Department were conducting a multi-agency training scenario when he collapsed near the firing range. Several officers who were cross-trained as paramedics immediately provided medical attention to him before he was flown to the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Sandoval had served as a sworn officer with the South Pasadena Police Department for two years and had previously served as a cadet for 18 months.
Survivors
His is survived by his parents and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Sandoval gave the South Pasadena Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the South Pasadena community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Sandoval.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
South Pasadena Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Kevin is one of 52 officers lost to cardiac events in CA, 2.8% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kevin 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 2011, 1 officer in CA was lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 42 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 2.
In 2011, 15 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2011, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Kevin was 23. Of the 51 lost to cardiac events in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 52.5; the middle age was 44. Kevin had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Kevin was 23. 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. Kevin had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Kevin was 23. 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. Kevin had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 5.8% of these deaths in CA; January holds the most, 15.4%. Tuesdays: 13.5%.
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
June holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at South Pasadena Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 2.8% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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.
His people
South Pasadena Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Kevin among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-W
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