Police Officer Paul Patrick Dunn, Lakeland Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Paul Patrick Dunn

Lakeland Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, January 9, 2020

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Paul Patrick Dunn

Police Officer Paul Dunn was killed in a motorcycle crash on Lakeland Highlands Road, south of Lake Miriam Drive, at approximately 5:45 am.

He was en route to the police station on his department motorcycle when he struck the raised median of the roadway. He was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries.

Officer Dunn was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Lakeland Police Department for six years and had previously served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and two stepdaughters.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

single vehicle crash, routine driving

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Officer Dunn,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 9, 2025