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Denver Sheriff’s Department recruit dies after suffering medical emergency during training

Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training; Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning

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Denver Sheriff’s Department

DENVER — A Denver Sheriff’s Department recruit has died after suffering a medical emergency during physical training, Denver 7 reported.

Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training on April 28, according to a statement from Sheriff Elias A. Diggins. Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning.

Mulbah had started at the academy in January and was set to graduate in May, Denver 7 reported. Diggins stated that an administrative investigation would be launched as a “matter of protocol.”

The department will be making mental health resources available to academy staff and recruits.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com