Gilmer County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, February 13, 1996
Add to My HeroesBrett C. Dickey
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. He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 508
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life without parole
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsI met Brett in mandate school almost 34 years ago. Our class started in July 2001 and in our first week of school, as a class, we attended the funeral of Cobb County PD Officer Robbie Ingram who was killed in the line of duty. I remember Brett being so quiet in class and on break always talking about hunting and being a newlywed. By the end of our class, Brett was laughing, and joking and became a dear friend. I remember the day he left us and I prayed so hard that day for his wife and young son. I remember thinking his son would never get a chance to go hunting or fishing with his dad. They are all still in my prayers to this day. RIP Brett.
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