May 16, 2025
Tallahassee State College Alumni & Friends Association recently honored individuals who have made a significant impact in public safety at the annual Heroes in Public Safety Awards Banquet. The Heroes in Public Safety program recognizes those heroes who have attended TSC or have trained at the Florida Public Safety Institute (Pat Thomas Academy or Lively), the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education, or those working in the public safety field in our community, and honors them.
The Florida Public Safety Hall of Fame distinction is reserved for those who, through their work, have contributed to advancing and supporting public safety. Honorees inducted into the Hall of Fame have demonstrated extraordinary service to their community, state, and nation through their continued leadership in the public safety field.
Public Safety Hall of Fame Class of 2025:
- Jeff Allen, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Robert “Steve” Ashburn, Florida Highway Patrol
- Larry Bourdeau, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Marvin “Berkley” Clayton, Tallahassee Police Department
- Sharon Davis, Florida Department of Corrections
- Mauricio Endara, Tallahassee Police Department
- Brice Google, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Kelli Kilcullen, Consolidated Dispatch Agency
- James “Jimmy” Starling, Florida Highway Patrol
The Lifetime Achievement Award is dedicated to those who have had a distinguished career in public safety, advancing this profession through their leadership roles throughout their career. Lifetime Achievement honorees have made extraordinary contributions and sacrifices through a body of work that has positively impacted their organization or community.
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees:
- Karen Bodiford, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Mike Hadden, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Charles “Chuck” Perry, Tallahassee Police Department
Chris Connell Merit Award Winners demonstrate exemplary accomplishments and acts of bravery in the line of duty. The awards were named after the late Chris Connell who served as the Director of the Capital Police after a 28-year career with the Tallahassee Police Department. He was a member of the Heroes in Public Safety Steering Committee where he pushed to ensure that rank-and-file public safety personnel is honored as part of the Heroes in Public Safety Program. In honor of his commitment, these awards have been named the Chris Connell Merit Awards.
Incident Team Award Recipients for Team Bridge Rescue:
- Brandon Alexander, Quincy Fire Department
- Greg Allen, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Troy Anzalone, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Seth Blessing, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Josh Ciarlariello, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Darrius Dudley, Quincy Fire Department
- Ivy Gillette, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Drew Hayward, Gadsden County EMS
- Danny Hunter, Gretna Fire Department
- Shavarris Jackson, Quincy Fire Department
- Chaddrick Jenkins, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Elizebeth “DiDi” Johnson, Midway Fire Department
- Ty Kelly, Gadsden County EMS
- Kyle Mann, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Robert McCown, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Chase Miley, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Caleb Miller, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Dr. Joe Parramore, Gretna Fire Department
- Thomas Pendleton-Jett, Quincy Fire Department
- Josh Pinto, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Josh Ray, Midway Fire Volunteers
- Kris Robinson, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Ryan Shealy, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Ethan Smith, Gadsden County EMS
- Sam Tenorio, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Jonathan Witmer, Gadsden County EMS
- Nathanial Yarusso, Midway Fire Volunteers
Incident Team Award Recipients for Team Water Rescue:
- Gabriel Beyer, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Lance Butler, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Tien Cao, Leon County EMS
- Elisa Carter, Tallahassee Police Department
- Jazmine Dudley, Leon County EMS
- Michael Eastman, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Zachary Fernandez, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Kieran Fry, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Liliana Garcia, Leon County EMS
- Jamel Gavin, Tallahassee Fire Department
- Lena Head, Leon County EMS
- Jeremy Jordan, Leon County EMS
- Shania Lape, Leon County EMS
- Jonathan Owens, Tallahassee Police Department
- Michelle Siples-Ward, Leon County EMS
- Kirshner Saint-Charles, Tallahassee Fire Department
- John Tillotson, Tallahassee Fire Department
Incident Award Recipients:
- Brandon Baumann, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Faith Baumann, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Lonnie Brevik, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Alex Garcia, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Henry Keels, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- John Lejarzar, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Timothy Roche, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Amanda Simmons, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Unsung Hero Award Recipients:
- Michael Abbey, Consolidated Dispatch Agency
- Rachel Bryant, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Reginald Byrd, Florida Department of Corrections
- Jeremy Gordon, Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Jack Hypes, Florida Highway Patrol
- Hazen Ogden, Florida Highway Patrol
- Christopher Wells, Florida Highway Patrol
- Brad White, Florida Highway Patrol
- Malachi Wilkins, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Young Professional Award Recipients:
- Kentazha “KB” Bradshaw, Consolidated Dispatch Agency
- Caleb Harper, Wakulla County Fire Rescue
- Hekia Jackson, Leon County Sheriff’s Office