- January 15, 2025
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by: Ashleigh Taylor
Public Affairs Officer, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
The Northeast Florida 10-13 Club held its annual Deputy of the Year Luncheon on May 2 and recognized Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Crista Rainey as she was named 2021 Deputy of the Year.
Rainey began her career with the FCSO in 2015 and is part of the Community Policing Division. She was selected for this award for her proactive approach to policing and her ability to stay calm during critical incidents.
One traffic stop in March 2021 resulted in the arrest of an armed fugitive wanted for murder in Georgia.
In June 2021, she also played a pertinent role in saving a suicidal teen from taking her life on a Palm Coast I-95 overpass.
“Master Deputy Rainey is a prime example of proactive policing and her abilities to remain cool, calm and collected in high stress situations is a great asset to FCSO,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “She consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty, exemplifies professionalism and is dedicated to serving the people of Flagler County. She is very deserving of this award and being recognized for her commitment to keeping our community safe. Thank you to the Northeast Florida 10-13 Club for recognizing her and her recent life-saving accomplishments.”
The 10-13 club is composed of retired New York City police officers. This year, the Detectives' Endowment Association also presented an award at the meeting.
