CCSO Patrol Captain Ryan Glaze retires after 21 years
Captain Glaze (left) receives Certificate of Retirement from Sheriff Prendergast, March 26.
Citrus County, Florida - On March 26, Captain Ryan Glaze, a 21-year veteran of the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, begins a new chapter in his life as he enters into his retirement.
He was born and raised in Citrus County and graduated from Citrus High School in 1995. After graduation, Captain Glaze joined the U.S. Army where he served for 5 years. He performed Airborne and Air Assault Operations as a Military Police Sergeant and received an Honorable Discharge. He obtained his AA and BS degrees in Criminal Justice Administration from Mountain State University and pursued his Master’s degree through St. Leo University. He's also a graduate of the Command Officer Management Course and Leadership Citrus.
Captain Glaze began his employment with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2000 as a patrol deputy, and he has worked with many different units and specialty teams within the agency. His assignments have been Road Patrol Deputy, K9 Deputy, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Member and Honor Guard Member. He worked his way through the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant where he served as a K9 Supervisor, Road Patrol Sergeant, West District Operations Sergeant and Watch Commander. He was awarded the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Medal of Valor in 2010. In June of 2017, he was promoted to the rank of Captain, to serve as the West District Commander.
He has been involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Key Training Center. He and his family are active in their church. He enjoys fishing and participating in athletic activities
"Captain Ryan Glaze has shown tireless dedication to the citizens of Citrus County for over two decades," said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "Because of his commitment to excellence in public service during his tenure with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, our community is a safer place for residents and visitors.