Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, December 31, 2017
Add to My HeroesMichael David Ryan
Deputy Sheriff Michael Ryan suffered a fatal heart attack after being involved in a short foot pursuit in the parking lot of the Main Jail at 5555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on December 15th, 2017.
The subject had attempted to bring a knife into the jail while visiting an inmate. He was told to take the knife to his vehicle. As Deputy Ryan escorted the man outside the man ran, with Deputy Ryan in pursuit. Deputy Ryan collapsed and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he remained until passing away on December 31st, 2017.
Deputy Ryan had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for just under 14 years. He is survived by his wife, three stepsons, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 13 years, 11 months
- Badge 13378
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Friday, December 15, 2017
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.
A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9
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