Sheriff Rick Staly and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced that Deputy First Class Jennifer Prevatt has been selected by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to serve as a subject matter expert on the State Officer Certification Examination Law Enforcement Advisory Team.

As a subject matter expert, Deputy First Class Prevatt will aid the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s exam development staff by reviewing and validating test questions, exam blueprints, and cut-off scores. She will also provide feedback on any exam challenges that FDLE may receive.

“During her time on this advisory team, Deputy First Class Prevatt will have direct influence in refining and advancing law enforcement officer certifications throughout Florida,” said Sheriff Staly. “As a former FDLE/CJSTC subject matter expert myself, I personally know how much of an honor this is for her and for our agency, and I am excited to see the impact she will have on our profession statewide!”

Career and Recognition

Deputy First Class Prevatt has served as a law enforcement officer for 22 years, joining FCSO in September 2003. In 2024, she was named FCSO’s Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff of the Year.

Deputy First Class Prevatt will be the third member of FCSO actively serving on an FDLE advisory board. On the corrections side, two FCSO members—Detention Corporal Douglas Evans and Detention Deputy First Class Jesse O’Neill—currently serve on the State Corrections Officer Certification Exam Corrections Advisory Team.