9/11/1991
Sergeant William Dickerson Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Michigan Michigan Sergeant William Dickerson Wayne County Sheriff’s Department was killed in the line of duty on September 11, 1991. Sergeant Dickerson was shot several times and killed while attempting to prevent the escape of an inmate from the County Jail. Sergeant Dickerson, 52 at the time of his death, had served his Department for 23 years and had been promoted to Sergeant in 1986. During his career he received various awards and honors. Sergeant Dickerson is survived by his wife Lalla, daughters Lura and Wendy, brother John and sister Elaine.