Members,
It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the death of Capitol Police Sergeant Glenn Edrington. He was off duty yesterday, riding his motorcycle, and was involved in a fatal collision.
Glenn started his Capitol Police career in 1988 as a security officer. He was one of the first members of the Capitol Police Bike Squad when he was promoted to law enforcement officer in 1996. In 1999, he was promoted again to law enforcement investigator II and was responsible for Capitol Police hiring and criminal investigations. He transitioned to law enforcement sergeant in 2005, overseeing the bike squad and security at the Southwood Capital Circle office complex. Glenn also oversaw the Reserve Law Enforcement Officer program.
He was a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. During his 29 years of military service, he was a reservist with numerous active duty tours, the last one in Iraq. Glenn was a realtor and member of the motorcycle club, Tallahassee HOG. A resident of Crawfordville, he graduated from Florida State University in 1993 with a B.S. in criminology.
Glenn’s co-workers say he was the kind of person who would “give you the shirt off his back” and was always there for his friends in times of need.
Keep Glenn’s family in your prayers. He leaves behind a wife, Diane, three sons: Matt Ray, Cameron Ray and Brennan Ray, his father John and sisters Vickie Edrington and Edith Taylor.
Moments like this cause us to reflect on our own lives. Law enforcement jobs are always demanding. Take time today to support and appreciate your family and fellow FDLE members.
Jerry
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Crawfordville, FL – September 26, 2012
A Crawfordville man was killed in a car accident around 4:51pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
Florida Highway Patrol says 49 year old Glenn Edrington was heading north on County Road 61, toward Cajer Posey Road when another vehicle turning left on Cajer Posey hit him.
Edrington was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where he later died.
The other driver was not hurt.
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Many People In Tallahassee May Remember The Popular You Tube Video (Posted On The Internet Via The Tallahassee Democrat) Below From “Cop Watch” (CopWatch is not affiliated to this media website) about 4 Years Ago on December 19th, 2008 Regarding Sgt. Glenn Edrington. We are attaching the video so readers might better remember him from over the years in Tallahassee. We will miss seeing him around because he was always nice to us in public.
September 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Glenn was a great guy. I knew him before he worked for the Capitol Police. He was always helpful and happy. He will be missed.