The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is honored to celebrate a special recognition received by members of our Detention K9 Unit at the 27th Annual Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony today, September 8, 2025, in Tallahassee.
- Sgt. Lenzo with K9 Ozi
- Deputy Carter with K9 Ash
- Deputy Chandler with K9 Doc
- Deputy Johnson with K9 Mac
- Deputy Robinett with K9 Jake
This team was honored with Maple’s Everyday Hero Award, which recognizes exceptional, extraordinary, or outstanding activity related to missing person cases or efforts to protect vulnerable individuals from those who prey on endangered populations.
This award is named in memory of K9 Maple, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) beloved Electronic Storage Detection K9, whose work helped protect children across the state. Maple’s legacy lives on through this award, which highlights dedication and courage in service…