Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, August 22, 1989
James Rondeau Dickinson
Deputy Dickinson was shot and killed while attempting to serve a court order on a disturbed Vietnam War veteran. The suspect was barricaded in his home and opened fire on Deputy Dickinson with high-powered rifle.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody. He was convicted of second degree murder but released after only 12 years. The man died in 2003.
Deputy Dickinson had served with the agency for 9 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Released after 12 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Dickinson. A true and humble Palm Beach hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 9, 2018
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