Randy Walker
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
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
- ↑ 1.0 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
- ↑ Randy Walker C, St Lucie Co Sheriff's Dept, govSalaries
- ↑ 2017 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 2018 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2018
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 2019 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2019
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 2022 Annual Report, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, 2022
- ↑ 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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