PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Palm Bay Police Officer Dave Ballard Retires After 20 Years of Devoted Service

All through Officer Ballard’s profession, he has been assigned to each District within the metropolis

BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Palm Bay Police Officer Dave Ballard has retired after 24 years of devoted service to the neighborhood and its residents.

Throughout his service with the Palm Bay Police Division, Officer Ballard was additionally a member of the Military Nationwide Guard and Reserve and retired from honorable service in March 2013.

All through Officer Ballard’s profession, he has been assigned to each District within the metropolis and served with the Division’s Disaster Negotiations Workforce within the early 2000s.

As a member of the U.S. Military, Officer Ballard achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class as an Infantry NCO and the rank of Captain as a Particular Forces Officer.

Officer Ballard was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, amongst his different obligation stations, throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

“Though he takes a wealth of data and expertise with him, we’re extraordinarily grateful for his dedication and dedication to serving our neighborhood,” stated Palm Bay Police spokesperson.

“Please be a part of us in wishing Officer Ballard all one of the best as he enters retirement and thanking him for his a few years of service to the Metropolis of Palm Bay.”

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