Sergeant William Dickerson

Sergeant William Dickerson

Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, September 11, 1991

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William Dickerson

Sergeant Dickerson was shot and killed when he interrupted an escape attempt at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office jail on Clinton Street in Detroit.

A prisoner was in the process of taking another deputy hostage when Sergeant Dickerson surprised him. The suspect shot and killed him and then attempted to escape with the hostage. The keys that the deputy had did not open all of the doors, and the suspect could not escape and gave up without further incident.

The man was convicted of murdering a peace officer and sentenced to life. It is believed that the suspect's gun was smuggled to him by his brother.

Sergeant Dickerson had served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, a grandson, a brother, and a sister.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office's newest jail was named the Dickerson Detention Facility in his honor.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 23 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

correctional Facility, escape attempt

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It has been 32 years since you made the ultimate sacrifice! You continue to be honored as a great man and officer of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept. You are truly missed every single day! I will always love you and miss you more than words can express!

Your Loving Daughter.

Laura

Laura Dickerson
Daughter

December 27, 2023

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