Buena Park Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 30, 2011
Add to My HeroesDaniel Ryan Ackerman
Police Officer Daniel Ackerman passed away after collapsing during a SWAT training exercise.
He was participating in the training when he collapsed at about 8:00 am. He was transported to St. Jude Medical Center where he remained until passing away early the following morning.
Officer Ackerman had served as a full-time officer with the Buena Park Police Department for six years and had previously served as a reserve officer for four years. He is survived by his daughter, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 10 years, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Friday, July 29, 2011
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