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Lieutenant Robert Micheletti suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect at the scene of a domestic disturbance. He was able to place the suspect under arrest and transported him back to the police station. After returning to the police station Lieutenant Micheletti complained of chest pains and collapsed. Lieutenant Micheletti had served with the Harper Woods Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Micheletti gave the Harper Woods Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harper Woods community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Micheletti.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Harper Woods Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Robert is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 1981, 2 officers in MI were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1981, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1981, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Robert was 44. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. Robert had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Robert was 44. 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. Robert had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Robert was 44. 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. Robert had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 5.1% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Sundays: 15.4%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Harper Woods Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 23.1% 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Harper Woods Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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