Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2025
Reflections for Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow. Her dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
Statewide 911 Coordinator, Tawanna Wade-
NV OEM
November 24, 2025
Thank you for your service, sister. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
November 24, 2025
To the family of Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow, Sheriff Flowers, to each and every one of the dedicated men & women of the Indian River County Sheriff's Department,
My deepest sympathy to each of you for the burden you will forever carry after the loss of your loved one, your partner, your co-worker and your friend as a result of a senseless tragedy.
There are no words to offer that can adequately lessen your pain. There are some who believe time will lessen the pain of your loss. We all handle grief differently, and it is my hope each of you will allow yourself the time to grieve in your own way, and if you need help through this process I urge you to seek it.
There's no better way to honor the loss of Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow than by allowing your grief and your loss to become better and to do better in every way you can, in everything you do.
For some it takes the loss of a fellow Deputy, a co-worker, a mentor, a friend to realize the ultimate cost of following your calling to become a Police Officer.
You know when you hear someone use the words "Routine Call" they simply do not understand. Don't be upset when you hear it, instead educate them that there's no such thing in Law Enforcement.
To those with the Indian River County Sheriff's Department, or any Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy who may read this, the loss of Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow is a reminder there will be no routine calls and no routine traffic stops, no routine anything. Even the most prepared can fall victim to the ultimate cost of following your calling.
The nature of the work you do guarantees you the opportunity to learn every single day. Share your lessons with your peers. And if you're fortunate to be an FTO, you have an obligation to share every lesson with those you're training. And if the day should ever come when you feel there are no new lessons for you to learn, please see that as the red flashing sign that it's time for you to Retire.
Finally, keep the family of Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow in your prayers. Beyond that I would urge you to never stop checking on her family, even a quick call to say hi, to ask if they need anything, making sure they're okay. They will always be part of your family, and it's up to you to make sure they never forget that you're there for them.
That's just one example of honoring her sacrifice by being better and doing better.
Also, it may not always feel like it, but a lot more of the community you serve cares about you.
RIP Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow! I sincerely hope your family and loved ones can someday accept you were called home to continue serving for a higher purpose.
Deputy Sheriff (Ret.) J. Estis
Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Department
November 24, 2025
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
November 24, 2025
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain (Retired)
Pittsburgh PD
November 24, 2025
Dear Sheriff Flowers and Members of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office,
On behalf of the Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, please accept our heartfelt condolences as you mourn the tragic loss of Sergeant Terri Sweeting Mashkow. Words cannot fully express the sorrow we feel alongside you during this difficult time.
Sergeant Mashkow’s dedication and service exemplified the highest ideals of law enforcement. Her commitment to protecting and serving others will never be forgotten. As we reflect on her life and sacrifice, we are reminded of the words from Matthew 5:9:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
This verse speaks to the courage and selflessness that defined Sergeant Mashkow’s work. She stood as a true peacemaker, and her legacy will continue to inspire all who wear the badge and those she served so faithfully.
We recognize that this loss is felt deeply—not only within your department but throughout the entire community. Please know that we stand with you in grief and in gratitude for her service.
Additionally, if there is any way we can support you during this time, the American Red Cross would like to offer our Disaster Mental Health Services to anyone in your department who may need assistance. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way.
With deepest sympathy and unwavering support,
Traci Mitchell
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross
Traci Mitchell, Executive Director
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast of the American Red Cross
November 24, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Terri Sweeting Mashkow,
I am so very sorry to read the details of your murder here at the hands of this cowardly criminal. May God watch over you now and keep you safe. I will pray for your family as they greive your loss. Thank you for your many years of service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Sister.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
November 24, 2025
God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace we have to watch from here. Prayers to any other officer who was injured.
Deputy Alex Mullins
White county sheriffs office
November 24, 2025
Dear Sheriff Eric Flowers:
I hope this reflection finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Terri Sweeting Mashkow, a brave and dedicated professional.
The news of Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that she made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like her. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.
In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow had on countless lives throughout her life and career. The memories of her dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her.
To you, Sheriff Flowers, and the entire Indian River County Sheriff's Office, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.
Having served 46+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.
May the memories of Deputy Sheriff Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, a brave and dedicated professional, be a source of strength and may her legacy inspire others to follow in her footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice she made to keep us safe.
With deepest sympathy,
Chief (retired) Don P. Jensen Sr.
"Life is your classroom. Experience is your teacher. Choices are your test." GMJ 1930-200
November 23, 2025
RIP…my deepest condolences to her family, friends & fellow brothers/sisters in blue
NHPD 911/dispatcher, Private Investigato
NHPD retired
November 23, 2025
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Terri Sweeting Mashkow! Thank you for your 25 years of service with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, in Florida.
We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Husband, your Daughter, your Step-Son, your Mother, the rest of your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten! God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
November 23, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Terri Sweeting Mashkow and the extended law enforcement family of Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Florida.
End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2025
Rest in Peace sister and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
November 23, 2025
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Mashkow.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 22, 2025
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
November 22, 2025
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice
Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD
November 22, 2025
Thank you for your service Deputy Terri Sweeting Mashkow !!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford police Dept
November 22, 2025
Rest easy hero thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.
I Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
November 22, 2025
This is so disturbing. I feel so bad for her husband and children, along with the Indian River Cty. Sheriff's Department.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Detective Steve Pohle
Lynn Ma,Police Dept. (Retired)
November 22, 2025
Thank you Deputy Mashkow for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to Indian River County, FL. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, friends and coworkers. May you rest in peace! Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God! And may your assailant experience the full weight and effect of sanctions available through the FL Criminal Justice System!
Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem, NC Police Department
November 22, 2025
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom." Abraham Lincoln
Master Police Officer Jeffrey Blose
University of South Florida Police Department
November 22, 2025
Rest In Peace.
Det. Andreoli
Retired NYPD
November 22, 2025
God Bless you and your family.
Deb Holmes
CPD Retired
November 22, 2025
So sorry to see this. My deepest sympathy to her family and Department.
John M Young
Civilian Supporter
November 22, 2025
Rest in peace sister. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.
Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer
November 21, 2025
May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.
Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Trrop D
November 21, 2025