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Earl James Givens III ("Jamie")
- Jul. 21, 2018 -
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Resided: |
TX, USA
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Born: | Dec. 12, 1962 |
Fallen: | Jul. 21, 2018 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 55 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Dallas Police Dept. - TX
1400 South Lamar Street Dallas, TX
75215 USA (214)671-4065 |
County: | Dallas |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Corporal |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Traffic - Drunk Driver |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 5484 |
On The Job: |
32 years
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Duties: | assigned to the Traffic Unit Motorcycle Squad |
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Bio: Jamie had a passion and love for riding motorcycles, which he shared with his fellow law enforcement motorcycle officers, his fellow Celtic Warriors, and the motorcycle club that he founded and led for many years. Jamie worked in a variety of assignments in the Dallas Police Department where he served honorably, devoting his life for over 32 years. He worked as a Patrol Officer, a Field Training Officer, a Horse Mounted Officer, SWAT UNIT, and Motorcycle Officer. He was well respected by the public he served. He always had time for children who were drawn to him and his bike at the State Fair. Jamie was a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, and a member of the Great Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Jamie was a beloved family man, son and leader. He excelled in everything he did in life. His example and impact on our lives will forever be remembered and he lives amongst us in your hearts. |
Survived by: |
Garrett and Greyson - Son
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Adrian Breedlove :: Black
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Male
- 25 years old
Breedlove was speeding and driving while intoxicated when he slammed into Givens, who was stopped and blocking traffic on his police motorcycle for a funeral procession when he was struck. According to prosecutors, Breedlove's blood-alcohol level was .19 at the time -- more than twice the legal limit.
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Location: |
I-20/Bonnie View Road
TX
USA
Sat. Jul. 21, 2018
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Summary: |
Senior Corporal Jamie Givens was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a funeral escort for another Dallas police officer at approximately 5:30 am.
The procession was being escorted by motor officers along I-20 to a location in East Texas. Corporal Givens stopped to block traffic entering the highway at Bonnie View Road. He was stationary on his motorcycle, with its emergency lights activated, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
He was transported to Baylor Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Disposition: |
The driver(breedlove) who struck him was charged with intoxication manslaughter causing the death of a peace officer. |
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Last Updated: Jul. 30, 2018 |
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