Prescott Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, September 2, 2006
Add to My HeroesJackie Davis Ryden
Officer Jackie Ryden suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting at the scene of a natural gas tank explosion and fire at a local trailer park.
He was one of the first officers to arrive at the scene and assisted with evacuating several citizens from their homes.
After the initial evacuation, he returned to his patrol car and began to direct traffic around the trailer park. He then collapsed in his patrol car a short time later.
Officer Ryden had served with the Prescott Police Department for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and three grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 33 years
- Badge 2416
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 69 ReflectionsI had the opportunity to work with Jackie for a little over two years at the beginning of my career. He was a good warm hearted man that cared about people. He also provided me with advice that I took to heart throughout my career. He was a good officer and an even better man. He is definitely missed.
Chief Eric Atkinson
Former Prescott Police Department Officer
May 14, 2022
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