Sgt. Scott Tatrow, 46, with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department died unexpectedly after being rushed from his Wayland home by ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital with a very high temperature of 107 degrees on 4/14/12. He was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1:15 a.m. Tatrow was a decorated and skilled officer who served as a K9 Dog handler, Tactical Team (SWAT) member, Michigan Sheriff’s Association Mission Team Investigator and was part of the original Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. His work was also recognized with many awards including a 2003 letter of Commendation for Law Enforcement Service, a 2004 letter of appreciation for years of service to the Tactical Team, a 2007 letter of Commendation for Law Enforcement Service, and 2009 Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Certificate of Professional Excellence. Sgt. Tatrow was a handler for K9 Jock, a Belgian Malinois, who earned the reputation as being one of the top narcotic detector dogs in the nation. Tatrow had recently returned from a trip. After he was taken to the hospital, firefighters went to Tatrow’s home dressed in HazMat gear to remove clothing and other items to have them checked amid concerns that an infection may have contributed to his death. An autopsy performed showed that he died from E. coli stemming from a urinary tract infection. Sgt.Tatrow was a 19-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, joining the staff March 22, 1993. Tatrow is survived by his wife Lynn of 22 years and two children, Dekota Memorial Contributions may be made to “Thin Blue Line” of Michigan.
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