Bill Hardin, a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputy, passed away at 99 years old Friday, Feb. 17, 2022. He was the world’s oldest law enforcement officer, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
By Nicole Lopez
February 17, 2023 6:53 PM
The world’s oldest law enforcement officer passed away at 99-years-old, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas.
“It is with great sadness we announce the loss of a great friend, brother, and lawman,” Johnson County officials announced in a Facebook post on Friday. “Deputy Bill Hardin passed away today surrounded by friends and loved ones. He was 99 years old.”
Hardin began his career in law enforcement on February 1, 1947 at the Fort Worth Police Department. He worked for the Tarrant County Sheriffs Office and at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for the last 28 years.
“Bill was a true living legend. The oldest and longest running Peace Officer in the world. But more than that he was our brother and our friend. Bill never failed to share his knowledge with our new deputies and was always ready with a handshake and a smile,” said the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. “His presence within the walls of this agency will be truly missed. But his legacy will never be forgotten.”