Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff James Dolan was shot and killed near Mono Lake while chasing two drunk men in Mono Basin. The two had set fire to several buildings. A posse shot and killed both suspects.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Dolan served with the Mono County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Bridgeport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Dolan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff James P. Dolan is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Mono County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James P. Dolan's cause is highlighted.
How James P. Dolan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James P. Dolan is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James P. Dolan was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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