Florida School Officer Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency

Sergeant Greg Graff was “preparing school leaders for the upcoming year during a safety training program at Clearwater High School,” the school district said.

July 31, 2025

Sgt. Greg Graff served with the Pinellas County School District for seven years.Sgt. Greg Graff served with the Pinellas County School District for seven years.Pinellas County School District

A Pinellas County (Florida) School District Police officer died Wednesday (July 30, 2025) after suffering a medical emergency on duty.

Sergeant Greg Graff was “preparing school leaders for the upcoming year during a safety training program at Clearwater High School,” the school district said in a press release.

He was transported to a local hospital where he died.

"Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow officers," said Superintendent Kevin Hendrick in a message to school leaders. "This is a profound loss for our school district and the broader law enforcement community. Sergeant Graff was a dedicated public servant who made a lasting impact on the safety and well-being of our schools."

Sgt. Graff worked for Pinellas County Schools Police for seven years. He worked for Clearwater Police Department from 2016-2018 and previously served at the City of Douglasville (Georgia) Police Department for 29 years.

Sgt. Graff is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren.

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