Texas Officer Died of Heart Attack After Training

He had spent approximately one hour in a bite suit during the training. Afterwards, he returned home where he collapsed.

Staff Writer
August 22, 2018

Officer Jarrod Friddle of the Cumby (TX) Police Department suffered a fatal heart attack following K-9 training. Photo: ODMPOfficer Jarrod Friddle of the Cumby (TX) Police Department suffered a fatal heart attack following K-9 training. Photo: ODMP

Police Officer Jarrod Friddle of the Cumby (TX) Police Department suffered a fatal heart attack following K-9 training with other agencies, according to ODMP.

He had spent approximately one hour in a bite suit during the training on July 9. Once the training finished he returned home where he collapsed. He was 40 years old.

Officer Friddle is survived by his wife, five children, and mother.

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