MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The incident on Thursday involving three deputies in Palm Beach County serves as a sobering reminder of the risks associated with their profession.
On Friday, WPTV’s Tyler Hatfield accompanied Lt. David Rosko from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office to gain insight into the challenges they encounter daily on the streets.
“The honor of riding a Harley Davidson for work is unmatched,” remarked Rosko. “There’s truly nothing else in life that can compare to it.”
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However, Rosko is acutely aware of the hazards of his role.
“In a car, you are surrounded by protective barriers, airbags included,” he explained. “But on a motorcycle, there are no airbags or protective measures if you get hit.”
WPTV inquired about the tragic incident on Thursday involving the three sheriff’s deputies in Palm Beach County.
“None of those officers or deputies likely anticipated their day would unfold like that,” Rosko reflected. “It truly makes you ponder your life circumstances. It’s challenging.”
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He shared with Hatfield that the primary threat he encounters on his motorcycle is inattentive drivers.
“It’s not uncommon for a driver to look me directly in the eye as I go by and still change lanes into my path,” Rosko noted.
Despite the weight of yesterday’s events, it’s his commitment to serve that drives him forward.
“The incidents of yesterday won’t deter me from my mission to improve my community,” asserted Rosko.