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Patrolman Kevi Spaulding suffered a fatal heart attack following an all-night manhunt of a murder suspect. The suspect was arrested by members of the search team and transported to the police station by Patrolman Spaulding. Once at the station, Patrolman Spaulding suffered a heart attack and collapsed. Patrolman Spaulding was the agency's first black law enforcement officer.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Spaulding served with the Ithaca Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ithaca community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Spaulding.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Ithaca Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Levi is one of 102 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.8% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Levi is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Levi 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 1930, 2 officers in NY were lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 57 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
In 1930, 7 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1930, 7 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Levi was 58. Of the 92 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 37.8 and 51.5; the middle age was 45.
Levi was 58. 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.
Levi was 58. 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
September holds 10.8% of these deaths in NY; January holds the most, 13.7%. Thursdays: 14.7%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Ithaca Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Ithaca Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Levi among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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