PA Detective dies of heart attack on duty

[KevDen2005]

Detective Sergeant Brian Cuscino suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the department's mandatory physical fitness program at approximately 7:30 am.

He collapsed while using a treadmill at a local gym that was authorized to be used for the wellness program. Another officer found him unconscious.

Sergeant Cuscino had served with the New Castle Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division and Special Response Team. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

He passed away on the same day he was to receive the department's Officer of the Quarter award.

Chief of Police Robert A. Salem
New Castle Police Department
303 E North Street
New Castle, PA 16101

https://www.odmp.org/officer/23661-detective-sergeant-brian-scott-cuscino

[Squeeze]

Sadly this happens all too often. This was talked about when I went through the academy as well as at my department. It isn't easy for street officers to eat healthy and as often as they should. The job is often filled with stress and as we know, it also carries into the home life in many cases. Too much, too ugly, too fast...can be a hell of a way to kill yourself quick. God bless the men and women in blue.

[TheGrey]

RIP, Detective Sergeant Cuscino. May your family and friends know peace and solace.