Patrolman Timothy Lawrence Hecht, Porter County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

Patrolman Timothy Lawrence Hecht

Porter County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Thursday, February 11, 1999

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Timothy Lawrence Hecht

Patrolman Timothy Hecht suffered a fatal heart attack during a training session for his agency's Emergency Response Team.

He and other officers were testing to be placed on the new assignment and were undergoing a physical fitness test when he collapsed during a mile-long run. Patrolman Hecht never regained consciousness.

Patrolman Hecht had served with the Porter County Sheriff's Department for eight years. He was survived by his fiancée, parents, and sister.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 8 years
Badge 47

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Patrolman Hecht,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Porter County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol (Retired)

February 11, 2024