Officer Francis Weldon Bennett

Officer Francis Weldon Bennett | Dallas Police Department, Texas Officer Francis Weldon Bennett | Dallas Police Department, TexasOfficer Francis Weldon Bennett | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Dallas Police Department, Texas
Officer Francis Weldon Bennett | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Officer Francis Weldon Bennett | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Officer Francis Weldon Bennett | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Officer Francis Weldon Bennett

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, September 5, 1964

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Francis Weldon Bennett

Officer Francis Bennett was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to catch a speeder in the 10000 block of Stemmons Freeway.

Another vehicle moved into his path, and he swerved to avoid hitting him, causing his car to strike a guardrail. He was ejected from the cruiser and crushed by it.

Officer Bennett was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served the Dallas Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 1753
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

single vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Bennett,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 5, 2024

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