Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 7, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Tiedeman suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a defense tactics and ASP recertification training at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy. Another deputy immediately began CPR and administered an automated external defibrillator while the rescue squads were en route.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief. He is survived by his wife, son (who is also a deputy with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office), grandson, brother, and sister.