Training Unit Supervisor
Lieutenant Robert W. Wright
(772) 220-7290
rwright@sheriff.martin.fl.us

Training Unit Instructors:

D/S Darryl Stokes
(772) 220-7292
dstokes@sheriff.martin.fl.us

D/S Brian Youngblood
(772) 220-7291
byoungbl@sheriff.martin.fl.us

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that one of the keys to successful law enforcement operations is a Deputy who is well trained and prepared to do his or her job at all times. The members of the Sheriff’s Office Training Unit are directly responsible for every element of training and weapons support.

The Training Unit is comprised of three state certified instructors and one administrative assistant. These dedicated employees continually work to ensure all aspects of law enforcement training are completed. This training is often conducted in a traditional classroom setting, but to increase readiness, we have begun to utilize on-line training delivery when possible. We also take advantage of various field locations for critical hands on practical training. The training we deliver meets or exceeds the continuing education and training requirements as outlined by Federal, State, and local requirements.

Our deputies are continuously trained and updated in the latest techniques and strategies in law enforcement. They receive training and re-qualification on firearms, expandable baton, TASER, and OC Pepper Spray. All deputies are trained in defensive tactics and the latest non-lethal use of force techniques. Advanced driver training is taught to ensure each deputy is highly skilled in defensive driving techniques.

The Sheriff’s office has available for training a state-of-the-art computerized judgmental simulator which emphasizes the use of communications skills to de-escalate conflicts without using force whenever possible.

In addition to providing training, we are also responsible for ensuring that our deputies are properly equipped to safely perform their assigned duties. The equipment we issue and maintain includes firearms, expandable batons, OC Pepper Spay and latex gloves.

Through these efforts, the Training Unit strives to ensure that the Martin County Sheriff’s Office will be able to provide the finest law enforcement response to everyone within the community.