01/09/2026
Monday morning, Civilian Corrections Assistant Cassi Taylor lost her life in a vehicle crash in Brevard County. Cassi joined the agency on July 20, 2026, and was scheduled to be officially sworn in yesterday. She is the daughter of Deputy Scott Burke.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.
We are saddened to share the news of the death of one of our newest team members.
In the early hours of Monday morning, Civilian Corrections Assistant Cassi Taylor lost her life in a vehicle crash in Brevard County. Cassi joined our agency on July 20, 2026, and was scheduled to be officially sworn in yesterday. She is the daughter of Deputy Scott Burke, who many of you may know from community events.
Please keep Scott and the entire family in your prayers.