Manchester Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Friday, April 10, 2015
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 29 years
Badge Number: 18-352
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: April 10, 2015
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Corporal Scott Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack while working out in the police department gym as part of its wellness program.
He was transported to Community Medical Center where he passed away.
Corporal Thompson had served with the Manchester Township Police Department for 17 years. He had previously served with the Seaside Park Police Department, South Toms River Police Department, and Lakehurst Police Department for a combined 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
He was posthumously promoted to the rank of corporal.