New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, August 13, 1973
Add to My HeroesThomas Atkins Dawson
Detective Thomas Dawson was killed in a one-car automobile crash on State Highway 130 while working undercover.
Shortly after 11:00 pm, Detective Dawson was driving south when his vehicle went out of control and struck two trees.
Detective Dawson had served with the New Jersey State Police for almost 7 years, assigned to the Narcotics Bureau Central Unit. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, father, and brother. One of his sons became a trooper with the New Jersey State Police.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 2141
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsDet. Dawson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Jersey. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 13, 2023
