Gallaway Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Friday, February 26, 1999
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: February 26, 1999
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Escaped
Captain Elmer Dosier suffered a fatal heart attack while in a foot chase with a suspect wanted on a drug violation.
Captain Dosier had served in law enforcement for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, seven children, and six grandchildren. Captain Dosier was a Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.