Roll of Honor
Incident
Warden Jackson was shot and killed by the assistant warden who thought that Warden Jackson was going to fire him. The assistant warden was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Warden Jackson served with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Little Rock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Warden Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Warden James Brooks Jackson 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 AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 12.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Brooks Jackson's cause is highlighted.
How James Brooks Jackson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 2 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Brooks Jackson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Brooks Jackson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Pulaski County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
