The Florida Police Chiefs Association salutes the numerous acts of service, sacrifice,
heroism and valor that are performed each and every day by dedicated police officers and K9s across our state.
Through their vigilance and dedication, and at great risk to their personal safety, law enforcement personnel preserve our peace and freedom. We commemorate and acknowledge the dedication and the ultimate sacrifice made by the following men and women who lost their lives last year while serving their country and
the State of Florida, as law enforcement officers:
Deputy Sheriff William May, Walton County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: April 2, 2025
Sergeant Elio Diaz, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: December 15, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: November 21, 2024
Corporal Luis Paez, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: November 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, Jr., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: November 21, 2024
Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
EOW: October 12, 2024
Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link, Lake County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: August 3, 2024
Trooper Zachary Fink, Florida Highway Patrol
EOW: February 2, 2024
Officer Michael Bakaysa, Ormond Beach Police Department
EOW: December 1, 2023
Chief Anthony Rickerson, Jasper Police Department
EOW: June 11, 2023
Sergeant Michael Kunovich, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: May 19, 2023
Officer Charles Herring, Pembroke Pines Police Department
EOW: February 9, 2023
Fallen K9 Officers:
K9 Archer, Madison County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: July 5, 2024
K9 Leo, Marion County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: February 20, 2024
K9 Fredy, Orange County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: October 16, 2023