Roll of Honor
Robert Richard Dover
Incident
Policeman Robert Dover was killed when a vehicle crashed into the installation gate's guard shack at Kelly AFB, Texas. The vehicle and building caught fire immediately after the crash. The driver of the vehicle who caused the crash was determined to be drunk. He served six months in jail and was released into a work release program. Policeman Dover had served with the United State Air Force for six years. He was survived by his wife and daughter. A street at Kelly AFB was named Robert Dover Street in his honor.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Security Policeman Dover gave the United States Air Force Security Forces 6 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Robert Richard Dover served in the Other (1974â1977) before joining law enforcement.
Security Policeman Robert Richard Dover 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Air Force Security Forces, 13 of 41 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 31.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Richard Dover's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Richard Dover Compares
Offender Outcome
Served 6 months
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Richard Dover is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Richard Dover was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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