Dale Carson
Dale Carson | |
|---|---|
| 1st Sheriff of Jacksonville | |
| In office 1958–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Al Cahill |
| Succeeded by | Jim McMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dale George Carson January 16, 1922 Amsterdam, Ohio, US |
| Died | May 27, 2000 (aged 78) Jacksonville, Florida, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris Newell |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Ohio State University (BS) |
Dale George Carson (January 16, 1922 – May 27, 2000) was an American politician and former FBI Special Agent who served as the sheriff of Jacksonville, Florida for almost three decades. First elected as Duval County sheriff, his tenure coincided with the Jacksonville Consolidation, becoming the first sheriff of Jacksonville. He was a member of the Democratic Party.