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Patrolman Denny Haslett suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to an emergency call in which another officer had been involved in a serious accident.
After providing initial assistance at the scene, Patrolman Haslett began to direct traffic when he collapsed.
Patrolman Haslett had served with the Nashville Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Haslett gave the Nashville Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Nashville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Haslett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Nashville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Denny is one of 45 officers lost to cardiac events in IL, 3.4% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Denny is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Denny 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 2001, 1 officer in IL was lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1974, with 3.
In 2001, 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 2001, 7 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Denny was 43. Of the 45 lost to cardiac events in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 54; the middle age was 51. Denny had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Denny was 43. 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. Denny had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Denny was 43. 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. Denny had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 4.4% of these deaths in IL; March holds the most, 15.6%. Fridays: 24.4%.
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
June holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Nashville Police Department, the most common cause.
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.
His people
Nashville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Denny among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-W
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