Harlingen Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 1974
Douglas Lee Dodson
Dispatcher Douglas Dodson was killed in a helicopter accident shortly after takeoff. He was acting as observer for Patrolman Humberto Avila of the Mission Police Department. Patrolman Avila was also killed in the accident.
It was later determined that the cause of the accident was due to the use of the wrong type of bolts.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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View all 7 ReflectionsDouglas, I think of you as often as I think of my dad. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.
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