Coppell Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 12, 1972
Age: 20
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: December 12, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Donald Swearingin was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Denton Tap Road, just north of Beltline Road.
His patrol car went out of control and struck a tree.
Officer Swearingin had served with the Coppell Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents and brother.