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Officer Leland Pye suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a prisoner. Officer Pye had just arrested the man for battery and had transported him to the police station when the man began to fight. During the struggle, Officer Pye collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day. Officer Pye had served with the Hoffman Estates Police Department for 21 years.
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He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Patrol Officer Pye gave the Hoffman Estates Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Hoffman Estates community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Pye.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Leland is the only officer of Hoffman Estates Police Department remembered here.
Leland is one of 45 officers lost to cardiac events in IL, 3.4% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Leland is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leland 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 1985, 2 officers in IL were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1974, with 3.
In 1985, 11 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1985, 11 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Leland was 54. Of the 45 lost to cardiac events in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 54; the middle age was 51. Leland had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Leland was 54. 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. Leland had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Leland was 54. 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. Leland had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 11.1% of these deaths in IL; March holds the most, 15.6%. Saturdays: 15.6%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hoffman Estates Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.4% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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