BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office honored their own Friday, recognizing examples during the last year of bravery, clear thinking and genuine love of the community.
Five individuals stood out from among the rest:
Deputy of the Year 2025
Sgt. Brett Getman
On August 9, 2025, Sgt. Brett Getman and Deputy Vincent Bowman were conducting a beach patrol when they were suddenly flagged down to assist two individuals who were being swept away by the strong current and clearly in distress…