Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal John Clifton was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The shooter fled the scene and was never apprehended. Marshal Clifton was a part-time marshal of the Dania Police Department hired to control drunk and disorderly people in the town.
Survivors
He was survived by his son and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Clifton served with the Dania Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dania community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Clifton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal John Clifton 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Dania Police Department, 3 of 3 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. John Clifton's cause is highlighted.
How John Clifton Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Clifton is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Clifton was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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