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Yep, It’s Murphy Again: Reserve deputy wins first place in "Shop with a cop" benefit run, proving dedication doesn’t take days off.
#VLEOA #ReserveDeputy #HernandoCountySheriffsOffice #HCSO #HernandoCounty #HernandoCountyFlorida #Florida #StephenMurphy #VolunteerPolice #ServeAndProtect #CommunityHeroes #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #BlueFamily #DedicationInAction Hernando County Reserve Deputy Stephen Murphy, who’s become something of a regular name on our radar, has once again proven why he stands out — winning first place in his age division at the first annual Brooksville Turkey Trot to benefit the HCS
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Update: Hernando County Reserve Sheriff's Deputy Receives Medal of Distinction after providing life saving aid.
#VLEOA #HernandoCounty #HernandoCountyFlorida #Florida #HernandoCountySheriffsOffice #ReserveDeputy #HernandoCountyFire #HernandoCountyFireRescue #WEEKIWACHEE #MedalOfDistinction Update to our previous story on Reserve Deputy Stephen Murphy, who exhibited remarkable bravery and quick thinking during a life-threatening incident involving a 5-year-old neighbor. This young child had suffered severe injuries after being mauled by three aggressive dogs, presenting a dire situatio
Dec 4


Long-time Tampa reserve officer Harold Jones has passed away. He is remembered for 38 years of dedicated service.
#VLEOA #Tampa #TampaPolice #TampaFL #TampaFlorida #FL #Florida #ReserveOfficer The Tampa Police Department has announced the passing of Reserve Officer Harold Bernard Jones, who served the city of Tampa with unwavering commitment for 38 years. Officer Jones began his career as an emergency dispatcher for the city before transitioning to patrol and reserve duties, and in 2023 he was honored as the department’s Reserve Officer of the Year. Throughout his career, he was known f
Nov 8


Reserve Deputy saves life of 5-year-old neighbor who had been mauled by three dogs.
#HernandoCounty #HernandoCountyFlorida #Florida #HernandoCountySheriffsOffice #ReserveDeputy #HernandoCountyFire...
Jul 23


The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary has announced The Inaugural First Responder's 5K - South Florida!
#Florida #FloridaHighwayPatrol #FHP #FHPA #FloridaHighwayPatrolAuxiliary #FirstResponders5K #TrooperSteve #TropicalPark...
May 18


Jacksonville Sheriff's Office celebrates 2024 award winners, including Auxiliary of the Year.
#Jacksonville #JacksonvilleFL #JacksonvilleFlorida #Florida #AuxiliaryOfficer #JSO #JacksonvilleSheriffsOffice #JacksonvilleSheriff...
Apr 27


St. Petersburg Reserve Police Officer & Armorer retires after 55-Year Career
#StPetersburg #StPete #StPetersburgFL #StPetersburgFlorida #StPetersburgPolice #StPeteFL #StPeteFlorida #Florida #FL #ReserveOfficer...
Apr 26


Actor Lou Ferrigno, a reserve deputy for the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in California, made a recent visit to the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
#LouFerrigno #SanLuisObispoCountySheriff #SanLuisObispoCounty #SLOCSO #SanLuisObispoCountySheriffsOffice #SanLuisObispoCountyCalifornia...
Apr 13


Congratulations to Dr. Adam Dobrin, VLEOA 2nd Vice President, on 10 years with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office!
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #StLucieCounty #StLucieCountyFlordia #StLucieCountySheriff #StLucieCountySheriffsOffice...
Apr 11


The New Deputy Chief of Panama City Beach, FL has filled many roles since starting as an auxiliary.
Since starting in 1998, John Deegins has held positions in criminal investigation, underwater CSI, and the DEA task force....
Mar 13


Reserve Deputy of the year among those honored at awards ceremony.
Cesar Moreton was honored as Monore County Sheriff Reserve Deputy of the Year. Congratulations! #Monroe #MonroeCounty #MonroeCountyFL...
Mar 11
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