Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson

Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson | Harlingen Police Department, Texas Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson | Harlingen Police Department, Texas
Harlingen Police Department, Texas
Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson | Harlingen Police Department, Texas
Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson | Harlingen Police Department, Texas
Dispatcher Douglas Lee Dodson

Harlingen Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 1974

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Douglas Lee Dodson

Dispatcher Douglas Dodson was killed in a helicopter crash shortly after takeoff.

He was acting as observer for Patrolman Humberto Avila of the Mission Police Department. Patrolman Avila was also killed in the crash that occurred at Harlingen Airport.

It was later determined that the cause of the crash was due to the use of the wrong type of bolts.

Bio

  • Age 20
  • Tour 3 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash

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Douglas,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlingen. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 2, 2024

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