State Attorney Ed Brodsky congratulates Deputy David Miller from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office for being named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Florida Retail Federation.  Since 1974, the Florida Retail Federation has recognized an excellent law enforcement officer for their efforts at preventing organized retail theft.  Speakers at the event emphasized the extraordinary efforts of law enforcement across the State of Florida to combat the growing issue of retail theft, with warehouses full of stolen merchandise being seized from criminals this year.  Representatives from retail stores said that the State of Florida is leading the way nationally at stopping organized retail theft. 

Deputy Miller has investigated millions of dollars worth of theft and fraud in 2026, making arrests that have led to hundreds of felony charges.  Assistant State Attorney Nicholas Lata and Sergeant Ben Lubrano from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office both made speeches at the event highlighting Deputy Miller’s passion, commitment and dedication to enforcing the law and serving his community.  Assistant State Attorney Lata noted that this community would be a safer and better place if every officer shared Deputy Miller’s dedication and work ethic.

Deputy Miller is assigned to the Tactical Unit’s intelligence unit which combats complex problems arising within Sarasota County.  Other members of that unit include Deputy Jackson Stroud, Deputy Ryan Wenger and their supervisors, Sergeant Ben Lubrano and Captain Adam Kaskey.  All of their efforts are greatly appreciated by the State Attorney’s Office, as this entire unit has been invaluable to this community. Currently, retail theft is one of their primary focuses, but two years ago, they successfully solved a string of home burglaries on Siesta Key.  We often joke that they are like the firemen of the Sheriff’s Office because wherever any type of crime emerges as a problem, this is the unit that usually gets assigned to stop it.  We thank them for their efforts and congratulate Deputy Miller on receiving this award.

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Assistant State Attorney Nicholas Lata in the Sarasota County office at 941-861-4400.