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Patrol Officer Michael Pollitz suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism while responding to a home to conduct a welfare check.
He was transported to a local hospital but passed away.
Officer Pollitz had served with the St. Louis Park Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children, and his mother, sister, and step-father.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Pollitz gave the St. Louis Park Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Pollitz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Michael is the only officer of St. Louis Park Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 9 officers lost to illness in MN, 3.1% of the 293 remembered there.
Michael is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 1 officer in MN was lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 4.
In 2011, 23 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 15th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 2011, 28 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 14th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Michael was 37. Of the 9 lost to illness in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 58; the middle age was 50. Michael had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 13.5 years.
Michael was 37. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Michael had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Michael was 37. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Michael had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
November holds 11.1% of these deaths in MN; December holds the most, 33.3%. Wednesdays: 33.3%.
November holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
November holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at St. Louis Park Police Department.
Illness deaths account for 3.1% of all 293 deaths in MN, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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