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Sergeant Robert Woods suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a subject at a domestic dispute.
The male subject had been uncooperative, causing Sergeant Woods to call for backup. The police chief arrived on the scene and the two officers began struggling with the man. Sergeant Woods collapsed during the struggle. He died while being transported to a local hospital.
Sergeant Woods had served with the Germantown Police Department for one year. He had previously served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Moraine Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Woods gave the Germantown Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Germantown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Woods.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Germantown Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to cardiac events.
Robert is one of 43 officers lost to cardiac events in OH, 4.3% of the 993 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1976, 2 officers in OH were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1996, with 3.
In 1976, 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 1976, 12 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Robert was 47. Of the 43 lost to cardiac events in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 45.5 and 52.5; the middle age was 49. Robert had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 19 years.
Robert was 47. 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. Robert had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Robert was 47. 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. Robert had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
July holds 7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 16.3%. Saturdays: 25.6%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Germantown Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 50% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.3% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 18.6% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Germantown Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-W
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