Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Robert Jackson was assassinated in the driveway of his home as he got out of his car at 2200 hours. He was assigned to the narcotics division and it is believed he was murdered because of his work in arresting drug dealers. The suspects were never identified and the case remains open.
Survivors
Sergeant Jackson had been a member of the Dothan Police Department for almost seven years, and is survived by his wife and children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Jackson gave the Dothan Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dothan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Robert Jackson 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 AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Dothan Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Jackson's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Jackson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Jackson is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Jackson was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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