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FL Dept. of Corrections Patch
Resided: FL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Sep. 10, 2017
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 53 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Florida Dept. of Corrections
4070 Esplanade Way  
Tallahassee, FL   32311   USA
(850)717-3700
County: Leon
Dept. Type: State/Corrections
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Police
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 21 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location:   Zolfo Springs,   Hardee County, FL   USA   Sun. Sep. 10, 2017
Summary: Sergeant Joseph Ossman and Deputy Sheriff Julie Bridges, of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, were killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 66 and Old Crewsville Road, in Zolfo Springs, at approximately 6:45 am.

Both officers had been required to stay in the county despite mandatory evacuations due to Hurricane Irma. Deputy Bridges was picking up supplies for a hurricane shelter when her patrol car collided head-on with Sergeant Ossman's vehicle. Sergeant Ossman was reporting for his shift at the Hardee Correctional Institution, which remained opened despite the evacuation.

Sergeant Ossman had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 21 years.

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