Corporal Mike Roberts Tampa Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Age: 38 Years on The Job: 11 Badge Number: 12 Cause of Death: Shot and killed   Roberts, a 38-year-old Newfoundland native, was killed after tackling a man who was pushing a cart of suspicious items. According to Tampa police Lt. Brian Dugan, who knew Roberts, the suspect then pulled a gun and shot the officer.  Roberts is being remembered “as an outstanding officer, husband, father and member of the (police) family”, according to the police department. Roberts began his career with the department in 1998 after serving with the U.S. military. He worked in patrols until 2005 when he became a K-9 officer. He was promoted to corporal in July and was on track to become a detective. Roberts was honoured with a Life Saving Award in 2005 and was awarded dozens of letters of appreciation from citizens, supervisors and other law enforcement agencies over his 11-year career. He is survived by his wife and three-year-old son.   Agency Information Tampa Police Department One Police Center 411 N Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 276-3200 Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc. Contact us to have information posted or if you have any info pertaining to already posted information. Please contact a Police Special Inc. or Fax to 866-809-5551  Contact us