Roll of Honor
Incident
Shot in the chest and killed as he leaned in through an open window and attempted to disarm a man in a car who had earlier been chasing and shooting at people in the street.
PC Dibell had been at home, off duty, in Clacton-on-Sea when he became aware of a firearm being discharged nearby and immediately went to investigate, returning briefly to pick up his warrant card and mobile telephone before confronting the suspect. Essex Police awarded a High Commendation, the highest honour the force can bestow.
Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Constable Dibell served with the Essex Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Constable Dibell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Constable Ian Andrew Dibell is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 29.4 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Essex Police, 2 of 17 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 11.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ian Andrew Dibell's cause is highlighted.
How Ian Andrew Dibell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ian Andrew Dibell is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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