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Patrolman Dozier was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man at the Dew Drop Inn in Knoxville. The exact date is not known.
The following year, Patrolman Dozier's brother shot and killed Patrolman Nathan Haynes in the line of duty.
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158 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Patrolman Dozier served with the Knoxville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Knoxville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Knoxville Police Department has lost 17 officers; 12 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1868, 1 officer at Knoxville Police Department was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 1914, with 3.
In 1868, 3 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1868, 20 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 161st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1868, 26 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 160th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
January holds 41.7% of these deaths at Knoxville Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 41.7%.
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Wednesdays: 14.9%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 70.6% of all 17 deaths at Knoxville Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 58.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.1% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Knoxville Police Department has 17 officers remembered here, William among them.
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William Dozier Jan 1, 1868
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Nathan Haynes Jan 1, 1869
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George Hoyle Sep 21, 1890
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Mike Wrenn
Jan 1, 1908
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Orlando Lee Jarnigan
Jan 1, 1908
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Samuel C. Hickey
Jun 1, 1914
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William Dinwiddie
Jun 19, 1914
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Robert T. Saylor
Dec 23, 1914
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James M. Tillery
Apr 15, 1916
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Ross Ball Hinds
Jun 12, 1921
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Herman M. Rollins
Mar 15, 1939
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Amos Catlett
Jun 3, 1940
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Lester Woodrow Gwinn
Jan 31, 1955
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John H. Perkey
Dec 8, 1967
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John W. Phillips
Apr 1, 1969
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Mark Anthony Williams
Jul 7, 1989
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Wisbens Antoine
Feb 25, 2024
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