St. Louis Park Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Add to My HeroesMichael Joseph Pollitz
Patrol Officer Michael Pollitz suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism while responding to a home to conduct a welfare check.
He was transported to a local hospital but passed away.
Officer Pollitz had served with the St. Louis Park Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife and two children, and his mother, sister, and step-father.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 259
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
Most Recent Reflection
View all 86 ReflectionsHey buddy,
Your smile and laugh come to my mind often, I can still hear you... It stills seems like we were just talking the other day.
Your friend and backup, always
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