Terra McKinnon joined the agency in 2006 as a deputy sheriff and eventually became a street training instructor. She was 45 years old.
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is grieving the loss of one of its own deputies who served the agency for nearly 20 years.
PCSO announced the passing of 45-year-old Deputy Sheriff Terra McKinnon, following a “long and courageous” battle against breast cancer. Her illness was getting worse while her immune system was already compromised, the sheriff’s office shared.
“We are heartbroken today as we announce the unexpected death of this beautiful soul,” the agency said on Facebook.
McKinnon joined the agency in 2006 as a deputy sheriff and eventually became a street training instructor. Her last several years were spent serving the Dundee Sheriff’s Station, where she became a “community-oriented” policing deputy.
“We know the people of Dundee grew to love her as much as we did,” the sheriff’s office wrote.
“Please keep Deputy McKinnon’s family and her brothers and sisters in green in your prayers,” PCSO said. “We already miss her — her ever-present smile, her selfless service, and her commitment to our agency and our citizens. We are so grateful we had her for nearly 20 years. Rest in peace, 6224. We love you.”