Deputy Hartwick spent most of his adult life serving his community, first as a detention deputy in the Pinellas County Jail, then as a patrol deputy. He was the constant presence on the road, the sharp uniform and shining badge that told the world that there was always a protector in their midst. Our patrol deputies are the community’s first line of defense, the first on scene when something goes wrong. Deputy Hartwick wore his star with pride, and the people who worked with him respected his dedication and commitment to serving the public. His death is a senseless tragedy, but his life will be remembered forever in every law enforcement officer who patrols our streets. He was the emblem of all that is good and noble in a deputy sheriff, and he will not be forgotten. Funeral Arrangements Procession Line of Duty Death
Donations to Deputy Hartwick's family can be sent to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Checks should be payable to PCSO with Deputy Hartwick’s name in the memo. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office ATTN: Fiscal Affairs Bureau P.O. Drawer 2500 Largo, FL 33779-2500
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