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James Rondeau Dickinson
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Dickinson was shot and killed while attempting to serve a commitment order on a disturbed Vietnam War veteran at the man's home at 4180 122nd Drive North in Royal Palm Beach. The suspect was barricaded in his home and opened fire on Deputy Dickinson with a high-powered rifle. The suspect was eventually taken into custody. He was convicted of second-degree murder but released after only 12 years. The man died in 2003. Deputy Dickinson had served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Dickinson gave the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Palm Beach community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
James Rondeau Dickinson served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has lost 23 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1989, 1 officer at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1989, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1989, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1989, 108 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 28.6% of these deaths at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office; April holds the most, 28.6%. Tuesdays: 14.3%.
August holds 9.7% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 30.4% of all 23 deaths at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 42.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has 23 officers remembered here, James among them.
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George Clem Douglas
Aug 27, 1921
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Frederick A. Baker
Jan 9, 1924
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James Stephen Fogleman
Mar 25, 1963
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Richard John Landes
Apr 18, 1981
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Frank Dean Genovese
Jun 3, 1982
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James Rondeau Dickinson
Aug 22, 1989
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Kevin Douglas Mathews
Mar 6, 1992
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Anita Karen Pospisil
Mar 24, 1992
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James A. Hunt, III
Feb 26, 1993
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Garry Earl Hobbs
Dec 9, 2000
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Donald Lee Schavolt
Mar 31, 2002
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Donta J. Manuel
Nov 28, 2007
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Jonathan D. Wallace
Nov 28, 2007
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Clarence G. Backherms
Apr 7, 2019
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Tammy Davis-Partridge
Oct 7, 2019
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Jose Antonio Diaz-Ayala
Apr 4, 2020
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Maurice Che'valier Ford
Aug 27, 2020
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Angela Dinece Chavers
Sep 12, 2020
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Jacinto R. Navarro, Jr.
Jan 19, 2021
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Carlos Antonio Hernandez
Apr 11, 2021
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Ralph Waller, Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
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Luis Paez
Nov 21, 2024
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Ignacio Diaz
Nov 25, 2024
Where
Military Service
James Rondeau Dickinson served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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