Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Jeffery Tackett was shot and killed as he was attempting to handcuff a prowler suspect. During a struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Tackett's handgun and use it to shoot him. The 31-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Officer Tackett had served with the Belleair Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Tackett gave the Belleair Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Belleair community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Tackett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Jeffery Warren Tackett is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jeffery Warren Tackett's cause is highlighted.
How Jeffery Warren Tackett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jeffery Warren Tackett is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jeffery Warren Tackett was killed by officer's handgun.
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