- July 2, 2026
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an internal investigation into an off-duty shooting incident involving former Master Deputy Bryan Jackson, who submitted a resignation letter Thursday after FCSO determined he had violated agency policies.
On May 1, FCSO submit charges to the State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit against Jackson for culpable negligence, a misdemeanor under Florida law, for the shooting incident that occurred at his home in the Mondex on Aug. 27, 2025, which resulted in a stray bullet grazing an 11-year-old boy inside a nearby home. Jackson had been firing at a makeshift berm situated on a neighboring lot when the incident occurred.
Upon review of the evidence, which included a recreation of the incident and a forensic firearm analysis by FBI experts in Quantico, Virginia, the State Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges against Jackson.
At the conclusion of the criminal case, FCSO reopened an internal investigation to determine whether Jackson had violated FCSO policies. The results of the investigation determined two policy violations. Under FCSO policies, agency-issued and approved weapons shall be loaded only with agency-issued ammunition and used only at an FCSO authorized range for practice or training purposes. Under FCSO policies, Jackson's actions violated FCSO’s Standards of Conduct, which provides for disciplinary action up to and including termination.
As a result of the State Attorney’s Office’s decision not to file charges against Jackson, the weapons policy violations were sustained. Because of Jackson's resignation, he cannot receive discipline from FCSO. As required by Florida law, the internal investigation will be submitted to the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for review and for any action CJSTC determines is necessary. Jackson is not eligible for rehire.
“After a lengthy and thorough investigation, the State Attorney’s Office reviewed the facts in this case and decided not to file criminal charges against Mr. Jackson,” said Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge. “Mr. Jackson’s decision to resign concludes the administrative process, but our commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public trust remains unchanged.”
Prior to the completion of this internal investigation, Jackson's daughter, who had been a probationary Deputy Sheriff, had also resigned.
Jackson joined the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office in 2013.
