Sergeant Brett Getman Named MCSO Deputy of the Year

After risking his safety to rescue swimmers at risk of drowning, Sergeant Brett Getman has been named MCSO’s 2025 Deputy of the Year.

On August 9, 2025, Sergeant Getman and Deputy Vincent Bowman were conducting a beach patrol when they were flagged down to assist two individuals being swept away by a strong current and clearly in distress.

Sergeant Getman saw two men struggling against the current, 100 yards or more from the shore. Recognizing their immediate danger, Sergeant Getman promptly advised dispatch to contact the Marine Unit, the Coast Guard, and Beach Patrol.

Understanding the risk of drowning they faced, he removed his gear and entered the water while Deputy Bowman stayed on the shore as a spotter. Sergeant Getman swam out to one of the men, directing him to hold onto the float while keeping him alert. Together, they managed to swim back to the shore.

When they reached the shore, Beach Patrol arrived, and Sergeant Getman instructed them to retrieve their board and assist the other individual, who was still in the water, in staying afloat.

Ultimately, Beach Patrol rescued the second individual, and the MCSO Marine Unit transported him to a nearby marina, where EMS met them. Both individuals were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.