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Police Officer Vernon Carvin suffered a fatal heart attack as he and another officer attempted to apprehend a subject who resisted arrest.
The subject continued to struggle and kicked Officer Carvin as she was placed in a cell.
Officer Carvin had served with the Carson City Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Carvin gave the Carson City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Carson City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Carvin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Vernon is the only officer of Carson City Police Department remembered here.
Vernon is one of 9 officers lost to cardiac events in NV, 6.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Vernon is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Vernon 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 1949, 1 officer in NV was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1949, 15 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1949, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Vernon was 51. Of the 9 lost to cardiac events in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 45 and 58; the middle age was 51. Vernon had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 3.2 years.
Vernon was 51. 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. Vernon had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Vernon was 51. 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. Vernon had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
October holds 11.1% of these deaths in NV; July holds the most, 33.3%. Mondays: 22.2%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Carson City Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 6.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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