McIntosh County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Monday, December 14, 2020
Add to My HeroesLindal Dewayne Hall
Chief Deputy Sheriff Dewayne Hall died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Chief Deputy Hall had served with the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. His wife also passed away from COVID-19 complications one week after his death.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 600 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsAlmighty and eternal God, we ask You to be with the family of Chief Deputy Sheriff Lindal D. Hall of the McIntosh County OK Sheriff's Office. Even as Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was moved to weep over the death of his friend Lazarus, so we know You are touched by the tears of those who mourn the loss of Chief Deputy Sheriff Lindal D. Hall. In Your divine providence, fill the aching void in our hearts with Your comforting presence and grant peace through the assurance of Your love and care. In the mighty and holy name of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
During His three (3) year ministry, the Lord Jesus Christ proclaimed, “Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.” [Matthew 5:9 GW]
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