Officer of the Month - December 2008
PBSO Detective Ada Tyz
Nominated by: PBSO Sgt. David Conklin
On December 12, 2008 Detective Ada Tyz arrived at the
scene of a potential homicide and preserved the scene expertly.
She was able to identify the decedent and located his girlfriend,
eventually disclosing the decedent’s involvement in a
7-kilo drug deal with undercover agents on January 8.
Detective Tyz made contact with a drug dealer involved who
agreed to accompany her to PBSO where he confessed to her
in taking part in the murder. He was arrested along with several
others involved because of the good work of Det. Tyz.
She later presented her case to a Grand Jury and a true bill
was issued indicting four (4) individuals for First Degree
Murder, all due to Det. Tyz’s excellent police work.
Officers of the Month - January 2009
Palm Beach Gardens Sgt. Glenn Wright and Officer Tom Gitto
Nominated by: Palm Beach Gardens Sgt. Bob Odell
On January 12, 2009, Palm Beach Gardens officers responded to an armed
Domestic dispute. Officers followed a suspect, who fled, ultimately entering the
Florida Turnpike, southbound, around mid-day. PBSO Deputies and FHP joined in
pursuit. The suspect’s vehicle hit stop sticks that brought his vehicle to a stop. Sgt.
Glenn Wright and Officer Thomas Gitto attempted to conduct a felony traffic stop of
the suspect. The suspect then shifted his vehicle into reverse, intending to hit Officer
Gitto, and slamming into his patrol car. The suspect then opened his door and fired
his semi-automatic handgun at the officers. Sgt. Wright and Officer Gitto returned fire,
ending the threat, and potentially saving multiple innocent citizens’ lives.
Officers of the Month - February 2009
West Palm Beach Agent Craig Davis
Nominated by: West Palm Beach Sgt. Lou Penque
On January 25, 2009, Agent Craig Davis observed a known gang member conduct
a hand-to-hand narcotics transaction. The suspect fled upon sight of police officers.
Agent Davis pursued the suspect, who pointed a semi-automatic handgun directly
at Agent Davis. In fear for his life, Agent Davis then fired at the suspect who expired
days later in the hospital from gunshot wounds. Agent Davis performed extraordinarily
in this extremely dangerous, high-stress situation.
