Colleyville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, September 12, 1980
Dennis Edward Harrell
Reserve Officer Dennis Harrell was killed in an automobile crash while making a U-turn to assist a disabled motorist on Highway 26 near Tinker Road.
As he made the turn his patrol car was struck on the driver's side door by a station wagon. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Reserve Officer Harrell was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge 132
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsToday, we remember and honor the only Colleyville Police Officer killed in the line of duty, Reserve Officer Dennis E. Harrell. Officer Harrell #132 died in a tragic car accident on September 12, 1980. We are flying our flags at half-mast today in his honor.
Dennis is missed daily by his wife, daughter and son. He is also missed by the men and women of his blue family - the Colleyville Police Department.
Thank you for your sacrifice. We will never forget.
Rest in Peace!
Michael C. MillerChief of PoliceColleyville Police Department (Texas)
September 12, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Sergeant Wytasha Carter
Birmingham Police Department, AL
EOW: January 13, 2019
Trooper Christopher Lambert
Illinois State Police, IL
EOW: January 12, 2019
Police Officer Natalie Becky Corona
Davis Police Department, CA
EOW: January 10, 2019
Police Officer Clayton Joel Townsend
Salt River Police Department, TR
EOW: January 8, 2019
Police Officer Dale James Woods
Colerain Township Police Department, OH
EOW: January 7, 2019
Master Police Officer Joseph William Shinners
Provo Police Department, UT
EOW: January 5, 2019
Police Officer II Michael Wayne Smith
Henry County Police Department, GA
EOW: December 28, 2018
Corporal Ronil Singh
Newman Police Department, CA
EOW: December 26, 2018
Detective Deidre Irene Mengedoht
Louisville Metro Police Department, KY
EOW: December 24, 2018