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Detective Sergeant Brian Cuscino suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the department's mandatory physical fitness program at approximately 7:30 am.
He collapsed while using a treadmill at a local gym that was authorized to be used for the wellness program. Another officer found him unconscious.
Sergeant Cuscino had served with the New Castle Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division and Special Response Team.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Sergeant Cuscino gave the New Castle Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Castle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Sergeant Cuscino.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
New Castle Police Department has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Brian is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Brian is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brian 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 2018, 3 officers in PA were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 2018, 20 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 10th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2018, 20 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 10th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Brian was 44. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. Brian had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15.4 years.
Brian was 44. 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. Brian had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Brian was 44. 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. Brian had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 11% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Thursdays: 15.3%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at New Castle Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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.
His people
New Castle Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Brian among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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