Officer Jeffery Warren Tackett, Belleair Police Department, Florida

Officer Jeffery Warren Tackett

Belleair Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1993

Jeffery Warren Tackett

Officer Tackett was shot and killed as he was attempting to handcuff a prowler suspect. During a struggle the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Tackett's handgun and use it to shoot him. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

Officer Tackett had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 5 years
Badge 101

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

Most Recent Reflection

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Jeff, You were always a great friend, never a time I talked with you that your answers were always on point. so hard to believe almost 25 Years have gone by. I remember best some of the Funny times hanging out at Anita's Americana uniform shop with you and busting on the people coming in wanting all the toys... Miss you Bro. Anthony

Anthony Antolini
DHHS/ASPR/NDMS US Government

October 19, 2017