Escambia Sgt. Ted Roy Announced Candidacy For Santa Rosa County Sheriff

July 7, 2015

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Ted Roy of Gulf Breeze has announced his candidacy for Santa Rosa County sheriff in the 2016 election.

Roy, a Republican, joined the Escambia Sheriff’s Office as a deputy in 1995 after an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force.

Roy’s involvement within the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has included the SWAT Team, public information officer, Patrol, Community Policing, creator of the Bike Patrol Unit, Crime Stoppers television show, Asset/Forfeiture, and Investigations.

Prior to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Roy was in the United States Air Force for eight years as a security police officer and has a bachelor’s degree in Resource Management from Troy University.

Upon announcement, Roy is excited for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Santa Rosa County. “I am looking forward to applying my leadership abilities and team focus to Santa Rosa County. I feel that there is no greater responsibility than being entrusted with protecting the people of Santa Rosa County.”

Roy is heavily involved in the community serving on numerous boards and organizations including the Pensacola Sports Association, Baptist Hospital Foundation, Florida SWAT Association, and TIP (Trauma Intervention Program). He has served as the race director for the last seven years for the “In Hot Pursuit 5K” (supporting the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch), is a softball coach for girls U10 and U12, and is a graduate of the Greater Pensacola Chamber Leadership Pensacola Class of 2012.

Roy is married to Lisa Roy and combined they have five children, Dylan, Hunter, Sophie, Luke, and Savannah along with German Shepherd Tucker.

Comments

5 Responses to “Escambia Sgt. Ted Roy Announced Candidacy For Santa Rosa County Sheriff”

  1. Janet on August 6th, 2015 4:39 pm

    Our family has known Bob Johnson, and his family, for 11 years. Our daughters were best friends when they were younger. We have been going to the same church with him for over 10 years. He is conscientious, well trained, involved in the community and ready to get in there and do the hard work.

    Everyone brings their own unique skill set to the race for Sheriff. Having known this man as a Sheriff Deputy and as a friend, I know I will be voting for him.

  2. George on July 31st, 2015 11:44 pm

    The citizens of Santa Rosa should consider that the current sherrif is backing candidate Robert Johnson. He has been being groomed by Wendall Hall for the position for the last several years. Hall has already stated in the press, if his candidate is elected, that he will continue his involvement with the dept. I ask, does Santa Rosa need more of the same? Roy has my vote.

  3. willis on July 7th, 2015 9:18 pm

    @ chris

    You make it sound good.
    Do you realize it also sounds like the person they already have for sheriff.

    Maybe he could run here instead ?

  4. Chris on July 7th, 2015 9:17 am

    This is an excellent opportunity for the people of Santa Rosa County to have the best Sherriff in their community. I’m a former employee of Escambia County and worked along side Ted Roy. I’m not affiliated with any party for the Sherriff’s position and no longer live in the area. I heard Ted is running for sheriff and I wanted the people of Santa Rosa County to know they are getting a genuine all around good person. I couldn’t recommend a more honest, trustworthy, wholesome person.

    Good Luck Ted!

  5. chris in Molino on July 7th, 2015 4:22 am

    Definately has the experience. And sometimes change is good when someone has been in power so long.

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