UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-4802		22-0760120
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey		07417-1880
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(201) 847-6800
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

     Christopher Jones has been elected to the Board of Directors of Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”), effective July 26, 2010, at which time he will become a member of each of the Audit Committee and the Corporate and Scientific Affairs Committee of the Board. A copy of the press release issued by BD in connection with Mr. Jones’ election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

     Information regarding the compensation of the non-management members of our Board of Directors is included under the caption “Non-Management Directors’ Compensation” in our proxy statement relating to our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated July 26, 2010, which is filed pursuant to Item 5.02.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1		Press release dated July 26, 2010, which is filed pursuant to Item 5.02

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 26, 2010

Exhibit Index

99.1		Press release dated July 26, 2010, filed pursuant to Item 5.02