Satellite Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, May 31, 1992
Add to My HeroesE. Ernest Hartmann
Sergeant Hartmann and Officer Philip Flagg were killed when they were both struck by a drunk driver while assisting another officer on the side of the road who had pulled over a car occupied by several teenagers.
Earlier, the 32-year-old driver was leaving a local restaurant when an off-duty police officer stopped him and got a sober friend to take him home. An hour later, he was back behind the wheel when the crash happened. He was convicted of two counts of manslaughter by driving under the influence and sentenced to 30 years. He was released on August 2, 2011.
Sergeant Hartmann had served in law enforcement for fourteen years, twelve of which he spent employed with the Satellite Beach Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
The Satellite Beach Police Department building was named in honor of Sergeant Hartmann and Officer Flagg on the tenth anniversary of their passing.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 470
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Released in 2011
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsEd. You were my mentor and my hero. I was a young, gung-ho cop, but you never lost patience with me. You always had so much to teach. You were respectful to everyone you encountered. I have applied a lot of the lessons you taught me (see, I was listening).
Even though I've been off the streets for a while, I never will forget you.
p.s. even though I am no longer a drinking man, I toast you and Phil May 31, every year.
Stephen Smith (frmr. officer).
worked at SBPD
August 6, 2024
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