PBA Officers of the Month

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.

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