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Chief of Police John Kinney suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit.
He was able to arrest the subject, who continued to struggle as Chief Kinney walked him to jail. The chief suddenly collapsed during the walk and died as the result of a heart attack.
Chief Kinney had served with the Newton Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and one child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Kinney gave the Newton Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Kinney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
John is the only officer of Newton Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 38 officers lost to cardiac events in NJ, 5.9% of the 647 remembered there.
John is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1934, 1 officer in NJ was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 32 years on record. The heaviest was 1965, with 3.
In 1934, 8 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1934, 8 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
John was 56. Of the 35 lost to cardiac events in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. John had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 16.5 years.
John was 56. 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. John had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
John was 56. 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. John had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 7.9% of these deaths in NJ; July holds the most, 13.2%. Thursdays: 13.2%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Newton Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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 50-E
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