Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2025
Reflections for Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow
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
Rest in peace, Deputy Mashkow. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
November 21, 2025
Had the Honor to serve many years with you Sister.
Rest easy and
Det/Dep Keith Harmon
Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
November 21, 2025
Had the Honor to serve many years with you Sister.
Rest easy and
Det/Dep Keith Harmon
Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
November 21, 2025
My family and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Deputy Mashkow. You and your family along with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office are in our thoughts and prayers. May god wrap his loving arm around and keep you safe..
Officer Carlos Cuellar(Retired)
Miami Beach Police Department
November 21, 2025
Godspeed Deputy. Rest easy. Your fellow deputies have watch from here. You will always live in their hearts.
Juan “JP” Perez
Miami-Dade Police/Former Director
November 21, 2025
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
November 21, 2025
Deputy Mashkow,
Thank you so much for your lengthy service to the people of Indian River County. I am saddened to learn of your loss. I will pray for your husband as well as the rest of your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.
Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
November 21, 2025