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Officer Michael Perry suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after chasing and arresting a man at a local mall. He had called for assistance and chased the larceny suspect a short distance before placing him into custody.
Officer Perry transported the man to police headquarters for booking when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to White Plains Hospital where he passed away a short time later.
The suspect, who was a career criminal with over 300 arrests, was charged with resisting arrest and larceny.
Officer Perry had served with the White Plains Police Department for seven years and previously with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection Police.
On June 14, 2010, Officer Perry was posthumously promoted to the rank of Police Detective. And in June 2011, Route 119 was renamed Detective Michael Perry Memorial Highway.
Officer Perry had served with the White Plains Police Department for seven years and previously with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection Police.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, twin sons, parents, sister, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Perry gave the White Plains Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the White Plains community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Perry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
White Plains Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Michael is one of 102 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.8% of the 2,132 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 2010, 1 officer in NY was lost to cardiac events, the 32nd heaviest of 57 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
In 2010, 21 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2010, 21 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Michael was 43. Of the 92 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 37.8 and 51.5; the middle age was 45. Michael had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 43. 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 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 43. 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 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 6.9% of these deaths in NY; January holds the most, 13.7%. Saturdays: 13.7%.
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
June holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at White Plains Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
White Plains Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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