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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Brett Dickey was shot and killed while serving a warrant. Several officers, including Deputy Dickey's father-in-law, Chief Deputy of Gilmer County, were accompanying Deputy Dickey during the stand-off and they were responsible for apprehending the suspect. Deputy Dickey had served with Gilmer County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dickey gave the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ellijay community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dickey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Brett is the only officer of Gilmer County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Brett is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Brett is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brett 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 1996, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Brett was 30. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Brett had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brett was 30. 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. Brett had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brett was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Brett had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 9.1% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Gilmer County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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