Captain Spenser Bryan, Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Spenser Bryan is Captain of District 7, which covers Ocean Reef, Key Largo, and Tavernier. A 14-year member of the sheriff’s office, Bryan was promoted to lieutenant in 2021. The district saw the retirements of Maj. Don Fanelli and Capt. Al Ramirez. Fanelli, who served as commander of the Key Largo district, retired following a 35-year career in law enforcement, while Ramirez retired in 2021 following a 32-year career with the sheriff’s office.

Bryan currently oversees 37 sworn deputies who cover as far north as MM 112.5 on the 18-mile stretch to Tavernier Creek Bridge. He started his career on the road patrolling Big Pine Key and Stock Island. After three years, he became a detective in the criminal investigations unit there.