Deputy Benjamin Nimtz

September 24, 1988 - July 21, 2019

Deputy Benjamin Nimtz was killed in a two-vehicle collision while responding to a domestic dispute call on July 21, 2019. He began his career with the Broward Sheriff's Office in 2018 as a cadet. Deputy Nimtz was a unit squad leader, and upon his graduation in August 2018 received the Academic Excellence Award. Following the academy, Deputy Nimtz was assigned to the Deerfield Beach district.

Prior to serving with the Broward Sheriff's Office Deputy Nimtz graduated from the University of Wisconsin and served as United States Army Sergeant, receiving an honorable discharge on August 22, 2012. Deputy Nimtz is survived by his wife, Emelie, their two children, Elizah and Thomas, his parents, sister, grandmother, and brother-in-law, Deputy Carlos Ortez, currently serving with the Deerfield Beach District.