Randy Walker

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Service Record

St. Lucie County Florida Sheriff's Office

Rank Deputy
Dates of Service Approximately 2016 - June 3, 2024.[1]
Salary $44,298 (2017)[2]
Last Known Status Terminated[1]

Commendations

2017 Unit Citation

In 2017, Walker received a Unit Citation as part of the agency's Night Patrol unit.[3]

2018 Commendation

In 2018, Walker received a commendation from the agency.[4]

2018 Unit Citation

In 2018, Walker received a Unit Citation as part of the agency's "Star Team".[4]

2019 Officer of the Quarter

In 2019, Walker was named the agency's Officer of the Quarter.[5]

2019 Officer of the Year

In 2019, Walker was named the agency's Officer of the Year.[5]

2022 Life Saving Award

In 2022, Walker received the agency's Life Saving Award.[6]

2022 Unit Citation

In 2022, Walker received a Unit Citation as part of the agency's Night Patrol unit.[6]

Incident Reports

2024 Arrest of Unnamed Man

IA Video

On April 2, 2024, officers approached an unnamed man, who was sitting in a running vehicle. After ignoring orders to turn off the vehicle, the man drove off before crashing into a wooded area. A K9 located the man and grabbed his arm. Walker punched the man more than 10 times and kicked him in the head as he was being handcuffed.[1][7]

The incident was captured on officers' body-worn cameras.

Response Timeline

The agency opened an investigation after a routine review of body-worn camera video from use-of-force incidents.[7]

On June 1, 2024, Walker was charged with making a false statement and misdemeanor battery.[1]

On June 1, 2024, Walker was placed on unpaid administrative leave.[1]

On June 3, 2024, Walker was fired.[1]

LEO Ratings


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Scott Sutton, St. Lucie County deputy fired after arrest on charges of making false statement, misdemeanor battery, WPTV, 2024-06-03
  2. Randy Walker C, St Lucie Co Sheriff's Dept, govSalaries
  3. 2017 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2017
  4. 4.0 4.1 2018 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2018
  5. 5.0 5.1 2019 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2019
  6. 6.0 6.1 2022 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2022
  7. 7.0 7.1 Nick Viviani, 'Punt kick to the head' St. Lucie Co. deputy arrested for allegedly using excessive force, CBS 12, 2024-06-02

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