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Officer Paul Werner suffered a fatal heart attack after climbing onto the roof of a commercial building to apprehend a burglary suspect. He was able to make the arrest but suffered a heart attack at the scene and died before reaching the hospital. Officer Werner had served with the Anne Arundel County Police Department for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Werner gave the Anne Arundel County Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Millersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Werner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Anne Arundel County Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Paul is one of 22 officers lost to cardiac events in MD, 5.8% of the 378 remembered there.
Paul is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Paul 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 1979, 1 officer in MD was lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1946, with 2.
In 1979, 17 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 21st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1979, 17 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 21st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Paul was 31. Of the 21 lost to cardiac events in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 55; the middle age was 47. Paul had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Paul was 31. 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. Paul had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Paul was 31. 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. Paul had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 18.2% of these deaths in MD; June holds the most, 22.7%. Sundays: 13.6%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Anne Arundel County Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.8% of all 378 deaths in MD, 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
Anne Arundel County Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Paul among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-W
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