Episode 7: Patrolling in Paradise

On this episode of the Wells Said Podcast, Sheriff Rick Wells and PIO Randy Warren sit down with Sgt. Brett Getman from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Island District. Together, they dive into what it’s like to answer calls for service in one of the most beautiful destinations in America. From the unique challenges of patrolling a popular beach community to the behind-the-scenes stories that tourists never see - Sgt. Getman shares an inside look at why working on the island is far from “just another day at the beach.”