Memorial patrol vehicle emblems unveiled as TPD prepares to lay fallen officer to rest
Catherine Hawley reports
TAMPA, Fla. - Tuesday marks a week since Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen sacrificed his life to protect others from a speeding, wrong-way driver.
However, Madsen’s name will still be out on the streets, protecting the people of Tampa. Two TPD officers have been assigned patrol vehicles bearing Madsen’s name and end of watch date.
One of those cruisers is going to a longtime friend of the father of three. When I got the opportunity to do it, I jumped on it, said Master Patrol Officer Ryan Agostinis. I can’t think of a greater honor to drive a vehicle with his name on it, and I can’t think of a better officer at this department that I would want to do it for.
Community gives final farewell at funeral for fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen
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Josh Cascio reports
LUTZ, Fla. - Exactly one week ago, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen with the Tampa Police Department put his life on the line to stop a wrong-way driver, and Tuesday, loved ones, colleagues, and members of the community will pay their final respects to the fallen officer.
A morning procession carried Madsen to the Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, where funeral services were held and open to the public.
Hundreds of fellow law enforcement officers from across the state – even from out-of-state – were in attendance to honor Madsen, along with Governor Ron DeSantis.
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