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Policeman Arthur Dotson suffered a fatal heart attack while handling a prisoner.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Dotson served with the Russellville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Russellville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Dotson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Russellville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Arthur is one of 44 officers lost to cardiac events in KY, 4.5% of the 984 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1966, 1 officer in KY was lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 2024, with 4.
In 1966, 13 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1966, 13 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Arthur was 66. Of the 41 lost to cardiac events in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 60; the middle age was 51.
Arthur was 66. 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.
Arthur was 66. 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
February holds 18.2% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 18.2%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Russellville Police Department, 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Russellville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Arthur among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-W
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