Sergeant William Dickerson, Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

Sergeant William Dickerson

Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, September 11, 1991

William Dickerson

Sergeant Dickerson was shot and killed when he interrupted an escape attempt. A prisoner was in the process of taking another deputy hostage when Sergeant Dickerson surprised him. The suspect shot and killed him and then attempted to escape with the hostage. The keys that the deputy had did not open all of the doors and the suspect could not escape and gave up without further incident. The man was convicted of murdering a peace officer and sentenced to life. It is believed that the suspect's gun was smuggled to him by his brother.

Sergeant Dickerson was survived by his wife, and two daughters. The agency's newest jail was named the Dickerson Detention Facility in his honor.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 23 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

escape attempt

Most Recent Reflection

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You were like an uncle to me, you treated me as though i was your own blood. We've had some great time's on Freeland the working on your brother's boat, the large amounts of fish that had been caught; truly a great man. I'm glad that i've had the pleasure of knowing you and your family. The lessons that you and your brother had tought me, your brother John is still teaching. Your girl's are all grown and pretty as ever, you and your wife raised them well. You will be continuously missed. R.I.P. UNCLE.

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September 10, 2016