| Aug 1977 |
Dickinson became incorporated. A Marshal’s Office was created shortly
after. The Marshal worked in conjunction with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
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| Early
1982
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Citizens of Dickinson file suit opposing the incorporation and annexation
of county lands, but lost. The
police Department was then created in November of 1982.
It employed 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, and 8 Officers.
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| Nov
– Dec 1982
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Holding
cell, booking facilities, video cameras, and communications systems were
installed. 5 used DPS patrol cars were purchased and the Marshall’s Office
was closed.
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| January
1, 1983
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First
day which officers of the newly formed department began serving the city of
Dickinson.
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| June 1983 |
 Wayne Broussard moved from sergeant to Chief of Police.
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| March
1986 |
Position of criminal investigator
and warrant officer created.
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| April
1995 |
 Ralph
Garcia named Chief of Police to replace Wayne Broussard.
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| September 1996 |
Cecil Wingo named interim chief of police. |
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| January
1997 |
Ron Morales named
chief of police. |
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| January
2002 |
Department moves from
original station at city hall to new state of the art building at 4000 Liggio. |
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| October 2002 |
The authorized strength of
the Police Department is raised from 25 to 29 full time officers. Two
jailers, a motorcycle officer, and a sex crimes detective are added. |
