Satellite Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, May 31, 1992
Add to My HeroesPhilip Jeffrey Flagg
Officer Flagg and Sergeant Ernest Hartmann were killed when they were both struck by a drunk driver while assisting another officer on the side of the road who had pulled over a car occupied by several teenagers.
Earlier the 32-year-old driver was leaving a local restaurant when an off-duty officer stopped him as he tried to leave and got a sober friend to drive him home. An hour later he was back behind the wheel when the accident happened. His blood alcohol level was 0.22. He was convicted of two counts of manslaughter by driving while under the influence of alcohol and sentenced to 30 years. He was released on August 2, 2011.
The Satellite Beach Police Department building was named in honor of Sergeant Hartmann and Officer Flagg on the tenth anniversary of their passing.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge 479
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Released in 2011
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsI had the distinct pleasure of working with Phillip (PJ). He was a good cop. He had natural instincts.
I never saw him without a smile on his face, or a joke in his mouth. I will miss you.
Stephen Smith (frmr. Officer)
Worked with Phil at SBPD
August 6, 2024
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