Remembrance: Police Officer Victoria Louise Bailey
/Police Officer Victoria Louise Bailey
Article & Artwork by Jonny Castro
On October 17th, Rowlett (Texas) Police Officer Victoria Louise Bailey tragically took her own life. Officer Bailey devoted over 15 years of service to both her country and her community. Victoria proudly served in the United States Air Force from 2008 to 2011, followed by a nine-year tenure with the Denison (TX) Police Department. She joined Rowlett PD in March of 2022, and quickly became a cherished and respected member of their agency.
As a Field Training Officer (FTO) for six years, she was celebrated for her dedication to mentorship, her ability to cultivate strong team dynamics, and her unwavering sense of duty. There was a remembrance on social media from a citizen who detailed how when Officer Bailey worked for Denison PD, she paid for a motel room out of her own pocket so a battered woman could get away from her abusive boyfriend.
The Rowlett Police Officers Association posted “We never know the demons someone is fighting… please PLEASE reach out if they start to take over. We love you and will forever miss you V. Rest easy, we take the watch from here. Officer Victoria Bailey #1248… gone too soon.”