Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Todd Maddox For Sheriff
MELBOURNE, Florida – Brevard County
Sheriff Republican candidate Todd Maddox has
been endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #37 (Melbourne) and endorsed by District 7 of the FOP. This endorsement includes FOP members from the
following counties: Orange, Brevard, Citrus,
Hernando, Lake, Marion, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia. Maddox
has worked at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years and currently
holds the rank of lieutenant.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's
largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000
members in more than 2,100 lodges. FOP is dedicated to being the voice of those
who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.
FOP Lodge #37 President Bert Gamin stated, “As an 18-year veteran
of BCSO, who has worked side-by-side with Todd Maddox, I know Todd is the true
experienced candidate for the job. Our membership has spoken. Todd represents
young, creative energy and this is something I believe our members embrace. FOP
Lodge #37 speaks for rank-and-file and supervisory deputies who know and have
worked with Todd their entire career. They want him to succeed to the highest
level of the Sheriff's Office, a deputy sheriff who has finally risen through
the ranks with hard work, not politics.”
Maddox
has been in law enforcement for more than 26 years and is extremely involved in
the community. During his career, he has received numerous bars of merit,
letters of appreciation and was awarded the Deputy of the Year in 2002.
"I am honored to have received the endorsement of the FOP
#37 Lodge and District 7 which represents ten counties within their
membership," said Maddox. "Throughout my career I have seen the good work
the FOP has done for law enforcement and the community they serve. If elected, I will put my experience to work
as Brevard County Sheriff and create an agency that has accountability for all
members regardless of rank or position."
For
more information about Todd Maddox, visit http://www.maddoxforsheriff.
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