Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, May 21, 2015
Add to My HeroesMichael Alan Brandle
Deputy Sheriff Michael Brandle suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in sniper training at the Ohio Valley Tactical Range in Monroe County.
He collapsed during the second day of training as part of his assignment on the agency's Special Response Team. Other deputies who were on scene immediately started CPR but were unable to resuscitate him.
Deputy Brandle had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and had previously served with the Wellsville Police Department for four years. He is survived by his fiancee, father, and two siblings.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 4124
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Michael Alan Brandle of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 85 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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