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Stuart Craig Cohen
Incident
Senior Criminal Investigator Stuart Cohen died as the result of exposure to drugs and other chemicals inside a heroin stash house.
He and other members of the District Attorney's Drug Task Force raided the house three times over the course of eight days. After the third raid Investigator Cohen developed severe stomach pain and headaches. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. His condition deteriorated and he died as a result of the exposure on April 8th, 2007.
Investigator Cohen had served with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Senior Criminal Investigator Cohen gave the Westchester County District Attorney's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the White Plains community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Senior Criminal Investigator Cohen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Stuart is the only officer of Westchester County District Attorney's Office remembered here.
Stuart is one of 630 officers lost to illness in NY, 29.5% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Stuart is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stuart is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 14 officers in NY were lost to illness, the 14th heaviest of 41 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 65.
In 2007, 18 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 19th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 2007, 23 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 18th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Stuart was 38. Of the 615 lost to illness in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 61; the middle age was 55. Stuart had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Stuart was 38. 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. Stuart had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Stuart was 38. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Stuart had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
April holds 8.6% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 14%. Sundays: 15.1%.
April holds 6.9% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Sundays: 14.2%.
April holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Sundays: 13.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Westchester County District Attorney's Office.
Illness deaths account for 29.5% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 3rd 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 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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