Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department, 8 officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Joe H. Snow |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy James William Cook |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Joseph Arthur Harnest |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff John Wesley McKinney |
|
Automobile accident |
| Deputy James Carrol Douglas |
|
Gunfire |
| Sergeant Patrick Elton Roberts Jr. |
|
Duty related illness |
| Deputy Sheriff Jason Alexander Oliff |
|
Struck by vehicle |
| Deputy Sheriff Charles Allen Vanmeter |
|
Automobile Accident |
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