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Michael Timothy Short
Incident
Reserve Police Officer Michael Short suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after suffering an injury while on duty. He was in the department's locker room when he collapsed and injured his knee.
After being discharged from the hospital for the injury he returned home, where he suffered a fatal heart attack a short time later.
Reserve Officer Short had served with the agency for over six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Police Officer Short gave the San Fernando Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Fernando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Police Officer Short.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
San Fernando Police Department has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Michael is one of 52 officers lost to cardiac events in CA, 2.8% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 2003, 1 officer in CA was lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 42 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 2.
In 2003, 7 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2003, 7 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Michael was 40. Of the 51 lost to cardiac events in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 52.5; the middle age was 44. Michael had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Michael was 40. 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. Michael had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 40. 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. Michael had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
May holds 9.6% of these deaths in CA; January holds the most, 15.4%. Wednesdays: 17.3%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at San Fernando Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 2.8% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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
San Fernando Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
What is kept
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