Which type of death is explicitly excluded from being included in the TCOLE memorial?

The type of death that is explicitly excluded from being included in the TCOLE memorial is death by natural causes. This is significant because the TCOLE memorial specifically honors law enforcement officers who have died while performing their duties, highlighting the inherently dangerous nature of law enforcement work. Deaths resulting from natural causes do not typically fall within the context of active duty incidents, which often involve more direct connections to the challenges and risks faced by officers in the line of work.

In contrast, suicides, homicides, and accidental deaths are directly related to the circumstances of law enforcement duties or the stresses associated with police work and can therefore warrant inclusion in memorials that recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their communities.