Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Detenton Deputy of the Year - Deputy David Trombley and Deputy Robert Reiniger

In October, Deputies Trombley and Reiniger were assigned to transport an inmate, who was in a wheelchair, to a medical appointment. The inmate was calm and polite during the medical procedure. However, when the deputies attempted to place him back in the wheelchair, he attempted to run away while still secure in binder restraints.

Deputy Reiniger chased and tackled him, both falling to the ground.  Deputy Trombley jumped in to assist and a violent struggle ensued.  Although still in restraints, the inmate attempted to grab Deputy Trombley’s gun from his holster.  While trying to retain his gun, Deputy Trombley was bitten by the inmate on the forearm, compromising Deputy Trombley’s hold on the weapon long enough for the inmate to grab the gun.

The inmate then pointed the gun at Deputy Trombley and said, “I got you now,” and attempted to pull the trigger. Deputy Trombley reacted instinctively wedging his fingers in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing. 

Deputy Reiniger, who was not armed, retrieved the expandable baton from Deputy Trombley’s belt and delivered several blows to the inmate’s hands, arms and neck until they were able to subdue him.  Once secured on the ground, Deputy Trombley called for help. Both deputies were transported to Brandon Hospital for x-rays and treated for injuries including, multiple abrasions
and a human bite.
   
Deputy Trombley started his career in law enforcement
with the Florida Department of Corrections in 1998. In
1999, he was hired as a Detention Deputy with the
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. As a Detention Deputy,
he worked in Central Booking for six years. During that time,
he served as a Fire, Safety, and Sanitation Officer as well as a Field Training Officer.  In 2005, Deputy Trombley was selected to the Transportation Bureau, where he transported countless inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions as well as completed many warrant transports throughout the state.

Deputy Robert Reiniger began his career at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in 1999 as a Detention Deputy.  He is assigned to Falkenburg Road Jail where he has served as a Field Training Officer, mentoring many new recruits.  Deputy Reiniger is also Law Enforcement certified, attending the 2004 St. Petersburg College Crossover Law Enforcement Academy.  He has attended numerous advanced training courses to include Discipline and Confinement, Sex Crimes Investigation and Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Officers.  Deputy Reiniger is presently assigned to Falkenburg Road Jail in the position of Special Security Deputy.