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Iver William Johanson
Incident
Constable Iver Johanson suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect. He had witnessed the man flee the scene of a hit-and-run and attempted to arrest him for drunk driving.
During the ensuing struggle the suspect was gained control of Constable Johanson's blackjack and assaulted him with it. Another officer witnessed the struggle and took the suspect into custody.
Constable Johanson had served in law enforcement for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Constable Johanson gave the Fresno County Constable's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Fresno community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Johanson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Iver is the only officer of Fresno County Constable's Office - Selma Judicial District remembered here.
Iver is one of 52 officers lost to cardiac events in CA, 2.8% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Iver is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Iver 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 1961, 2 officers in CA were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1961, 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 1961, 12 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Iver was 57. Of the 51 lost to cardiac events in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 52.5; the middle age was 44. Iver had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Iver was 57. 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. Iver had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Iver was 57. 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. Iver had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 3.8% of these deaths in CA; January holds the most, 15.4%. Fridays: 19.2%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fresno County Constable's Office - Selma Judicial District.
Cardiac deaths account for 2.8% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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 5-W
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