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Florida Police Benevolent Association membership is open to all certified law enforcement and corrections officers regardless of race, creed, sex or national origin. The Association is made up of semi-autonomous charters formed on a county-wide or regional basis, and local or statewide chapters.
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PBA President John Kazanjian today announced both the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association and the Florida PBA’s endorsement of Rolando Silva for State Attorney.
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A message from West Central Florida PBA President Nick Marolda:
The West Central P.B.A. along with the Florida P.B.A. lost a true legend late last night. WCFPBA Life Member Gary Bradford passed after fighting a long battle with leukemia. Gary was 65 years young. Gary was recently elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2022. Prior to finally reaching the pinnacle of being a County Commissioner, Gary spent 25 dedicated years serving with the Tampa Police Department and then parlayed that and worked over 15 years as a lobbyist for the Florida PBA. To say that he made an impact in this capacity would not do his efforts justice. The man was simply gifted with the gift of gab, and just knew how to talk to folks.
Gary was a larger-than-life person, and West Central quickly poached him from the FLPBA, and we leaned on Gary for his knowledge, and his expertise when it came to politics. West Central and its membership both past and present have better benefits, better lives, and brighter futures thanks to Gary and his selfless efforts.
Gary and I spent a tremendous amount of time together, and he taught me everything I now know about politics, and the role that it plays in getting our members the very best that they deserve and have earned. It’s all about relationships my friend he would tell me, and he was so right. Politics is simple he would say, just gotta know how to count, and you need more green buttons pushed than the red ones!
Please keep his wife Debbie, son Daniel and daughters Melissa and Jessica in your thoughts today.
I will leave you with his most famous quotes, one that he used on everyone, from a City Commissioner to the Speaker of the House, or the Governor. It didn’t matter to Gary.
YOU LIKE COPS, WE LIKE YOU, YOU DON’T LIKE COPS, WE DON’T LIKE YOU.
Rest in Peace my friend! Well earned and well-deserved rest. You will be missed and you made a difference.
Nick Marolda
President
West Central P.B.A.
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The Florida PBA is deeply saddened by the loss of Pasco County Commission Vice Chair Gary Bradford. He was a kind man who had unwavering support for police officers and the PBA throughout the state. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
In honor of #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek, we would like to feature some of our amazing dispatcher PBA members from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office! Carla Kunert, Rhonda Lee, Julie Weaver and Jeannine Ingram. Thank you for your years of dedicated service! ⭐️
🥃🚬 Get ready to light up and unwind! The @SouthFloridaPBA Cigar Social is back! Join us on April 25, from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at our headquarters, 10680 NW 25th St, Doral, FL 33172. Don't miss out on an evening of camaraderie, great cigars, and good vibes! See you there! #PBA🎉🌟
