Sergeant John S. Dennard
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, May 5, 1983
Cause: Stabbed

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Sergeant Dennard was killed when he was stabbed with a shank by inmates who attacked him in the main housing unit at Union Correctional Institution. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was sentenced to death, but had his sentenced commuted to life.

Sergeant Dennard was survived by his mothers, brother, and six sisters.