Dearborn Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, October 3, 2005
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: 244
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: October 3, 2005
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Commander Dale Bernock suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a physical fitness exam at Crowley Park. Other officers present noticed that he was having trouble breathing, and then he collapsed. The officers immediately began CPR. He was transported to Oakwood Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Commander Bernock had served with the Dearborn Police Department for 22 years, and commanded the Investigations Division. He is survived by his wife, son, and parents.