Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Beck was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at Yamparika Street and Sand Road just West of the First Christian Church. The suspect was apprehended and convicted of Sergeant Beck's murder. Sergeant Beck had served with the agency for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Beck gave the Vernon Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Beck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Richard Allen Beck 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,460 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Vernon Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Richard Allen Beck's cause is highlighted.
How Richard Allen Beck Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard Allen Beck is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Richard Allen Beck was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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