Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police George Dickey was shot and killed while conducting an investigation involving a farmer who was abusing a 15-year-old girl.
As Chief Dickey exited his car after arriving at the man's home he was shot in the back by the subject, who was concealed in his barn. Despite a large crowd that formed at the scene on East Pleasant Street, four blocks from the courthouse, the suspect was able to flee the area after firing into the crowd wounding nine. He turned himself in after going to his brother's home.
The 70-year-old retired farmer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Chief Dickey had served with the Cynthiana Police Department for 25 years.
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) July 29th, 2020
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Chief of Police Dickey gave the Cynthiana Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Cynthiana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Dickey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police George Morrison Dickey 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cynthiana Police Department, 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. George Morrison Dickey's cause is highlighted.
How George Morrison Dickey Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Morrison Dickey is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Morrison Dickey was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Cynthiana Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
