PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida -- A school resource officer suffered a fatal heart attack after following his shift last Wednesday.
Officer Steven Brown had completed the third day of the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League's Police Camp on June 12 when he collapsed after returning, according to a news release.
The 40-year-old officer was one of the camp leaders as part of his summertime duties as a school resource officer. The camp involved three days of strenuous outdoor activities including an obstacle course at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.
Brown had served with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 14 years.
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church located at 350 N.W. California Blvd, Port. St. Lucie.
