Deputy Sheriff James Rondeau Dickinson
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 22, 1989

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 22, 1989
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Released after 12 years

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.