Union County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, August 6, 2002
Add to My HeroesRenee Danell Azure
Deputy Sheriff Renee Azure was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a burglar alarm in Raiford at 12:20 am.
During the response, her patrol car went out of control on SR-121 just north of Lake Butler and struck several trees. Deputy Azure was thrown from the patrol car and died at the scene.
Deputy Azure had served with the Union County Sheriff's Office for five months, was their first female deputy, and had been in law enforcement for two years. She is survived by her 3-year-old daughter, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 63-14
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 218 ReflectionsDear Deputy Azure, it was a pleasure to meet you from a group of “Concerns of Police Survivors.” I did say congratulations for your daughter she did a successful life with her career and her future progress. I understand we shared a smile and proud each other between Florida state and the heaven. I’m very sorry for the devastated tragic for you and your baby son. You will be missed for more than 20 years.
Arreola, Angel Abraham
Cesar A. Arreola. EOW: Jan. 18th, 2009 #4856
My father, a son’s survivor.
State of Texas.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Angel Arreola
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