06/29/2026
Tonight, we celebrated someone who has truly left his mark on the Pinellas Park Public Safety Cadet Program—Major Ryan Wolf.
Ryan joined our post on September 23, 2021, and over the last five years has accomplished something very few cadets ever do. He has served in every leadership position available: Cadet, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and finally Major. That progression wasn’t given—it was earned through dedication, hard work, and the respect of everyone around him.
During his time with the program, Ryan represented our unit at four Florida State Competitions, completed 42 ride-alongs, attended 12 delegate meetings, participated in a Youth Police Academy, and dedicated an incredible 1,275 volunteer hours serving the Pinellas Park Police Department and our community. Along the way, he earned ribbons recognizing his commitment to community service, law enforcement service, training, holiday events, tenure, emergency preparedness, regional academy, and state competition participation.
Those accomplishments only tell part of the story.
Anyone who has had the privilege of working alongside Ryan knows he has been much more than a title or a list of accomplishments. He has been a mentor to younger cadets, a friend to many, and someone who was always willing to lend a hand when it was needed. He represented this program with professionalism, integrity, and pride, and helped shape the culture that makes this unit what it is today.
Congratulations on your well deserved retirement, and we can’t wait to witness your future achievements!