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Patrolman Teel suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a suspect on foot.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Teel served with the Herington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Herington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Teel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Pleasant is the only officer of Herington Police Department remembered here.
Pleasant is one of 15 officers lost to cardiac events in KS, 4.5% of the 335 remembered there.
Pleasant is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Pleasant 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 1960, 1 officer in KS was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1960, 12 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1960, 12 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
When
January holds 6.7% of these deaths in KS; September holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 20%.
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.9%.
January holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Herington Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 335 deaths in KS, 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 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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