IN MEMORY OF HCSO DEPUTY SANDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL

September 27 2025, 4:05 pm

In memory of Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal: On September 27, 2019, Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was fatally shot during a traffic stop. He was known for his sense of humor and ability to make personal connections with his fellow deputies and the community he served.

In 2015, Deputy Dhaliwal received permission to wear his turban and beard in keeping with his Sikh religious faith, paving the way for others to do the same.

In 2017, Deputy Dhaliwal led a very successful effort by the United Sikhs of America to collect and distribute aid to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. He also traveled to Puerto Rico on a post-hurricane aid mission.

Deputy Dhaliwal’s teammates describe him as being a vibrant and energetic deputy. He was known for his sense of humor and ability to make personal connections with his fellow deputies and the community he served. Deputy Dhaliwal is the 45th Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy to die in the line of duty.

Gone but never forgotten.

ORIGINAL STORY

A Harris County Deputy who was on a traffic stop in the 14800 block of Willancy Lane in Northwest Harris County was shot at 12:45 pm today. He was transported by Life Flight in critical condition to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he passed away. A call went out for an assist to the officer by a passerby, dispatchers sent multiple units, and tried to reach the Deputy by both radio and phone. When the first unit arrived, he asked for Life Flight immediately. Viewing the dashcam, they were able to get a description of the male shooter and the vehicle with the license number. A short time later, that vehicle was found abandoned in the 15000 block of West Road near Huffmeister. Deputies secured the area and started a search. The male was found in a Business along with a weapon and a backpack with narcotics. The Deputy, a 10-year veteran, was known as someone with a giving heart. During Harvey, he was the one who brought 18-wheeler supplies and people to Houston. After the traffic stop, the officer was going back to his patrol car when he was ambushed from behind. He is the father of three children. A Sikh-American, Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was allowed to wear articles of his religion while on duty, along with his beard. Sheriff Adrian Garcia announced in February 2015 that ten-year HCSO veteran Sandeep Dhaliwal will be allowed to wear a dastaar and beard when in full uniform. At a press conference, Garcia and other county officials made it official. Sikhs do not cut their hair, and Sikh men and women cover their head with turbans. These articles of faith represent a Sikh’s commitment to equality, service, and justice.

EDITOR NOTE: For years, I have made countless scenes in Harris County with Sandeep. He was a very good man, a good deputy, and considered a friend. He was always very caring to the community and the people he was in contact with. If anyone needed help, he was there. This was nothing but a senseless murder that has left three 3-children without a father. Please keep them in your prayers

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