Tallahassee Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 13, 2002
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 255
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 13, 2002
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Sergeant Dale Green was shot and killed when he was ambushed while responding to a home-invasion robbery in the 2500 block of Melody Circle.
As he approached the scene he observed a suspicious car and notified dispatch of its description. He was shot four times, once in the back of the head, moments later.
The subject fled the scene but was arrested after a long chase and shootout. On September 8th, 2004, the man was convicted of Sergeant Green's murder. He was sentenced to life in prison on October 21st, 2004.
Sergeant Green had served with the Tallahassee Police Department for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
In May 2014 Desoto Street was renamed Sgt. Dale Green Way.