Gilmer County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 13, 1996
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 508
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 13, 1996
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life without parole
Deputy Sheriff Brett Dickey was shot and killed while serving a warrant.
Several officers, including Deputy Dickey's father-in-law, Chief Deputy of Gilmer County, were accompanying Deputy Dickey during the stand-off and they were responsible for apprehending the suspect.
Deputy Dickey had served with Gilmer County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.