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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.
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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cynthiana Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1939, 10 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1939, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1939, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 76. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. George had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 76. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 76. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Saturdays: 19%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Cynthiana Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 8.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Cynthiana Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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