The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has recently announced the promotion of Lieutenant Matthew Baird to the rank of Captain within their Criminal Investigations Division (CID). Baird's advancement, effective February 1, is to oversee units including Major Crimes and Domestic Violence, among others. His seventeen-year tenure with the CCSO and a variety of roles served within the agency, highlight a steady climb through the ranks which began in October of 2007, according to the Facebook post from Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
According to the social media post by CCSO, Baird's leadership qualities have set him apart throughout his distinguished career. Sheriff David Vincent explained that Captain Baird "has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities," and is expected to "continue to demonstrate personal integrity," a necessity to "be accountable of the rank that he has achieved." His promotion comes with the acknowledgment of his unflagging dedication to professional development and education.
On top of this, Captain Baird has accrued a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University and has graduated from prestigious programs such as the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course and the National Innovation Academy. His achievements are not only academic but also practical, with numerous awards acknowledging his superior service within the CCSO.
