In Memory

Sergeant George Dingwall

Sergeant George Dingwall was the first officer to be killed in the line of duty in the history of the Middletown Police Department. He was a charismatic supervisor who represented the true meaning of wearing a badge. Sergeant Dingwall was a family man, a supervisor, and a friend who will always be missed.

"Come home with your shields or on them" was Sergeant Dingwall's daily ending to a typical roll call. This quote embodies what every police officer should have on their mind to meet the daily challenges of this profession. Sergeant Dingwall gave the ultimate sacrifice a police officer could make and will always remain an example for police officers to aspire to be. Rest in peace Sergeant Dingwall and may you always watch over us.

• Age: 47
• Badge Number: 16
• Cause: Vehicle Pursuit
• End of Watch: Friday, January 28, 2000
• Tour of Duty: 19 years

Sergeant Dingwall was killed when his cruiser was forced off the roadway during a pursuit and struck a grove of trees.

Additional Information

For more information, visit the Officer Down Memorial page.