William Dickerson

In the heart of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office jail on Clinton Street in Detroit, a routine day took a tragic turn, forever etching the name of Sergeant William Dickerson into the annals of the department's history. At 52 years old, Sergeant Dickerson was a veteran of the Sheriff's Office, having dedicated 23 years of his life to a thankless and often perilous job. His experience and commitment were well-respected among his colleagues.

On a fateful day, a prisoner, in a desperate bid f ...