Sgt. Brett Getman, of MCSO's Anna Maria Island Unit, talks with Sheriff Rick Wells & PIO Randy Warren about the dangers of rip currents on the latest episode of the Wells Said Podcast. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/upP32KBMK7 #WellsSaidPodcast #PatrollingParadise

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Keep the season’s festive lights in front of you — not flashing in your rearview mirror. 🚨 #TrafficTipTuesday #DriveSober #CelebrateResponsibly #DesignateADriver #RideShare

Santa just checked in from the North Pole with one request: keep Manatee County merry and bright. 📷 We’re honored to help spread holiday cheer while keeping our community safe.

We're thankful to @tjmaxx for allowing us another opportunity to participate in their Shop with a Cop event this holiday season at the store in Bayshore Gardens! Deputies had a great time helping six children shop for holiday gifts! #Community #ShopWithACop #Thankful

Hundreds of local children with terminal illnesses and disabilities experienced a magical day on Friday during the 40th Annual Flight To The North Pole, a Manatee Sheriff's Charity! #FlightToTheNorthPole #Christmas #Community #ForTheKids

Highlights from the 40th Annual Flight to the North Pole, an event the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is honored to support as we help bring comfort and holiday cheer to children with terminal illnesses and their families.

Thank you to all the scouts from the Southwest Florida Council, BSA, for your support of first responders! The district recently donated hundreds of bags of its delicious popcorn to MCSO deputies through their Heroes and Helpers Program! #ThankfulThursday #ScoutingAmerica

You're invited to join us for Coffee with a Cop tomorrow morning - Thursday, December 11th, between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Starbucks (901 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton)!

🏆 Deputy of the Year 2025 🏆 In August, Sgt. Brett Getman was on a beach patrol when he was flagged down to help two people being swept away by a strong current. Without hesitation, Sgt. Getman risked his life to jump in and rescue one of the swimmers. https://t.co/PnCApEkNw3

🏆 2025 Employee of the Year 🏆 While returning home from work, MCSO Work Farm Inmate Crew Leader Jose Torres witnessed a vehicle crash & with the help of another bystander began CPR until EMS arrived, likely saving the driver's life. https://t.co/O347sZIwk8

Bealls Humanitarian Award: Deputy Daniel Ensign & Case Manager Wanda Alejandre helped an elderly, homeless veteran get housing & support to overcome addiction - an example of their dedication & treatment of all people with dignity, respect & compassion. https://t.co/BscmrPN6Jn

Coralee Garrison has been a dedicated volunteer for MCSO since August 2015. In 2024, she served 179 hrs. & has served 127 so far this year. For her dedication, she has been named the 2025 recipient of the Robert & Dan E. Molter Memorial Volunteer Award. https://t.co/F291A7aJIz

MCSO is seeking information regarding an incident that happened on November 21, 2025. If you witnessed an incident involving a motorcycle on 11/21 at approx. 10:20 p.m. on I-75 southbound near mile marker 232, please contact Det. Pearson at 941-747-3011 Ext. 2510. #SeekingInfo

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH 🏆: For her efforts to go above and beyond to ensure the safety and support of a veteran facing homelessness, RAP (Resource Assistance Program) Case Manager Wanda Alejandre is the MCSO Employee of the Month (December 2025). Details: https://t.co/N9NXBP5mBL

DEPUTY OF THE MONTH (NOVEMBER)🏆 Thanks to Sergeant Michael Makai's intervention, a suicidal/homicidal subject and responding deputies were spared from a potentially deadly confrontation, and the subject received the assistance he needed. Details: https://t.co/rGKaJHiAkk

DEPUTY OF THE MONTH: Detective Richard Snyder exceeded his usual responsibilities in his commitment to a cyberstalking & identity fraud victim, ensuring she received the justice she deserved. Details: https://t.co/LWu7EC6YPP

Sgt. Brett Getman sits down with Sheriff Wells and PIO Randy Warren to talk about some of the unique challenges of patrolling a popular tourist destination on Anna Maria Island in the latest episode of the Wells Said Podcast. Listen to the full episode at https://t.co/upP32KBeUz

From the unique challenges of patrolling a popular beach community to the stories tourists never see - Sgt. Brett Getman shares an inside look at why working on Anna Maria Island is far from “just another day at the beach.” LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/upP32KBMK7

From our MCSO family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to serve such a wonderful community and hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday. We will be here if you need us! #Thanksgiving

Issac Eddington is wanted for Acting in the Capacity of a Contractor Without Being Registered or Certified & Acting in the Capacity of an Electrical Contractor Without Being Registered or Licensed. If you've seen him, call MCSO @ 941-747-3011 or CrimeStoppers @ 1-866-634-TIPS.