I read that article the other day and wondered if he had a life vest (personal flotation device). I think alot of cops in Florida (near Cocoa beach) carried them in their trunk. You could always read about somebody crashing their car into the water, usually an elderly person and the police officer jumping into the water and rescuing them. I bet if the deputy had a vest to put on he would be safe right now. It is a sad story and the majority of cops are good guys. Now as for the politicians...