Sergeant John S. Dennard
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, May 5, 1983

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 5, 1983
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Shank
Suspect Info: Commuted to life

Sergeant Dennard was killed when he was stabbed with a shank by inmates who attacked him in the main housing unit at Union Correctional Institution. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was sentenced to death, but had his sentenced commuted to life.

Sergeant Dennard was survived by his mothers, brother, and six sisters.