By Detective Savanna Smith
PIO OCPD
OKEECHOBEE — With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Okeechobee City Police Officer Jason Chapman. Officer Chapman was involved in an off-duty vehicle accident on Sept. 26, 2023.
Officer Chapman served the community of Okeechobee for 2 years and continuous service with the US Air Force prior to law enforcement. With over 20 years of combined service and multiple overseas deployments, including Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan.
Military accolades include the US Air Force Commendation Medal, US Army Commendation Medal, US Air Force Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Gallant Unit Citation. Law Enforcement accolades include 3 life-saving awards, 2 unit citations, and PSLPD Officer of the Quarter.
Please keep Officer Chapman's family and blue family in your thoughts and prayers.
Rest easy Officer Chapman, we have the watch from here.
If the community would like to pay their respects, a memorial has been placed in front of the Okeechobee Police Department.
