Officer Bobby Tyson Paulk, Baytown Police Department, Texas

Officer Bobby Tyson Paulk

Baytown Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, September 9, 1977

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Bobby Tyson Paulk

Officer Bobby Paulk was killed when his police vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

The driver, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, crossed three lanes of travel on Bayway Drive and collided with Officer Paulk's vehicle near the intersection with Lakewood Drive.

The driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison. He served less than half of his sentence and was paroled in 1980.

Officer Paulk had been a member of the Baytown Police Department for 10 months. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 10 months
Badge 41

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Paroled in 1980

Impaired Driver, routine driving

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My brother.

Tomorrow, we dedicate a Hero's Chair to you at the Baytown Police Department. We have a proclamation dedicating tomorrow as Bobby Tyson Paulk Day in the City of Baytown on the 47th anniversary of your End of Watch. You will be presented a United States flag in honor of your service and attended by the Baytown Police Honor Guard. I regret I could not locate any of your family, but you will be well represented by your second family of Baytown officers. Please accept these small tokens in remembrance of your sacrifice.

Herbert F Sims
Operation Blue Remembrance

September 8, 2024