JOHN VALENTINE TRANDEL

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff I
Memorial Panel: 46-E: 20
Department: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, S.O.
End of Watch: May 1, 1981
Cause: PHYS
Age: 46
Years of Service: 18
Description: Deputy Trandel attempted to escort a juvenile from court to the detention center. The juvenile refused to be escorted and a struggle ensued. Deputy Trandel was struck in the chest and face. Other Officers helped to restrain and handcuff juvenile. Deputy Trandel collapsed at the scene with a fatal heart attack.
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