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Officer James Kelley suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting training as a member of his department's SWAT team. Officer Kelley served with the Livonia Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, sister, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kelley gave the Livonia Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Livonia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kelley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Livonia Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to cardiac events.
James is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
James is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1992, 1 officer in MI was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 34 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 1992, 18 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1992, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
James was 30. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
James was 30. 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. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
James was 30. 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. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 7.7% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Fridays: 15.4%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Livonia Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd 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.
His people
Livonia Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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