Harlingen Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 1974
Add to My HeroesDouglas 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
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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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