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Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson | Harlingen Police Department, Texas Harlingen Police Department, Texas

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Douglas Lee Dodson

Harlingen Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 2, 1974

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Aircraft accident

Incident Date: 10/2/1974

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Dispatcher Douglas Dodson was killed in a helicopter accident shortly after takeoff. He was acting as observer for Patrolman Humberto Avila of the Mission Police Department. Patrolman Avila was also killed in the accident.

It was later determined that the cause of the accident was due to the use of the wrong type of bolts.

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Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila
Mission Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 2, 1974
Cause: Aircraft accident

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As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Mr. Dodson.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 19, 2008

 

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