In Memory of Mathew Little (Bravo 114)Early in the morning, on May 16, 2011, CIS Protection Officer Mathew Little was murdered while performing a routine patrol of Mariner’s Pointe Apartments in South St. Petersburg. CIS dispatchers contacted the St. Petersburg Police Department when they couldn’t get Mathew to respond to radio calls. CIS was notified at approximately 2am that St. Petersburg Police Dept had found Officer Little’s body. Mathew normally worked the 15th Street corridor in the USF area of Tampa. He was in St. Pete covering a shift for a fellow officer who had been deployed for military reserve duty, along with approximately 30 other CIS officers. He had covered this shift before, and was familiar with the area. Mathew was a 2 year veteran of CIS who took pride in the de-escalation techniques he used to diffuse emotionally charged situations. He was well liked and respected by the community he served and by the CIS family. He was the type of officer who had no problem covering when needed. The kids who knew Matt, who they affectionately called “Chicken Little,” are devastated by his loss, as are their parents. For many of them, he was the only positive male role model in their lives. In true CIS spirit, other officers in the sector have stepped up to spend extra time with these kids to help them come to terms with this tragedy The way Matt first came to CIS speaks volumes as to the type of person he was. He originally interviewed with CIS in early October of 2009. He was told that due to his lack of a G license, and, military or law enforcement experience, he would either by hired as a Romeo, or not eligible for employment. Mathew was smart, well liked, and great at his job. He was 26 years old with a bright future in front of him. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was in the final stages of his application process and he was set to marry his fiancé Suzie on 11/11/11.
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Memorial A memorial service was held at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota on Saturday, May 28th to Celebrate Mathew’s life. The CIS Honor Guard was joined by that of the St. Petersburg Police Department, as well as the City of Dunedin’s Protectors, Police & Fire, Pipes and Drums. During the ceremony Mathew’s call sign, Bravo 114, was retired, and his patrol car was renumbered to “114.” This car will forever remain as part of the CIS fleet.
CIS is setting up a scholarship in Mathew’s name to assist children living in the communities that he served. Anyone wishing to make a contribution can make a check payable to “Critical Intervention Services” and in the memo please put “Little Scholarship Fund.” You can mail it to our corporate offices: Critical Intervention Services
Videos Please click on the links to view the following videos: Channel 10 - "Friends remember slain security guard" (wmv 4.8 MB) Fox 13 - "Memorial held for slain security guard" (wmv 11 MB) Channel 8 - "Security guard's memory honored" (wmv 4.17 MB)
About Mathew... As a former CIS Officer, I want to express my deepest condolances for the loss of Officer Little in such a tragic and cowardice manner. It is a sad reminder of the work that you all do everyday. RIP Mathew Little.
I have attached a poem I wrote in honor of the slain police officers in this area and it can also extend to your armed group. The USSS magazine published it with a little background on me. Perhaps CIS might like this in honor of Officer Little. Sorry for the loss. Click here to read the poem.
Officer Mathew Little seems to have been a great man with a bright mind who was hard working and selfless. I am terribly sorry for his death and the loss of his family, friends, and co workers. Smart Mark I worked for you guys about three years ago, so I didn't know officer little but I'm sure he was one of the best and I'm sorry for your lost. Chris Gallagher Keeping your department in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of a member! God bless Mathew Little for paying the ultimate sacrifice. Heroes Live Forever! May Matt's murderer suffer here on Earth! Christina Arribas "Security Officer Creed" Steven Hakin I'm a former CIS officer, I'm very sorry for the loss of your fallen officer, my condolences and prayers go out to his family, CIS and friends. You guys risk your lifes everyday to make a difference in peoples lifes. I would come back to work for you in a heart beat. Romeo 211 I wish I was there...my thoughts and prayers to 114's family, friends, and co-workers... Jeremy Wirtz My condolences and prayers to the family and friends Michael Lopez Our prayers are with you. God Bless. Mark Steighner I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and be treated as a hero. Carlos Lopez Lets all say a prayer for the fallen officer’s family, he will be missed greatly..god bless all of us as we go on. If there is anything i can do to help out with the "Little Family" please let me know, he was a brother at arms and i am willing to help as much as possible. Patrick Heasley My thoughts and prayers go to CIS and and the Little Family Hal Robinson My thoughts and prayer go out to the fallen officer, his family and to the family of CIS. Celesia White Vargas I work for another company but this still stings and hurts in every way. RIP Ofc. Little. Juan DeLaCruz Rip Bravo 114 well miss you sectors 1 and 2 won't be the same with out man James Bozman My condolences to our loss. What a tragic selfish act to whomever commited this senseless murder. Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Little. Bravo 528 From a former CIS officer, I send my condolences and prayers for the fallen officer, though i didnt know him I am still fond of my former brothers and sisters. Hope y'all can figure out what happened and maybe even find the person responsible Juston Hutson "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" - John 15:13....Officer Matthew little Bravo 114 Rest In Peace.. Jimmy Davidson This makes me ill; a young man with his whole life ahead of him. He looks like a fresh-faced teenager in this photo. So, so senseless. I hope they find who did this before they kill again. My most heartfelt condolences to Mathew's loved ones. Jennifer Pidala WOW KC I'm so very sorry for this loss as I am sure it is quite shocking to lose one of your own after such a flawless record of so many years!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire CIS team!!!! Please let me know of I can be of support in any way!!! Colleen Daniels What a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the officers family and with the CIS family. Marjorie Shaw Our brother’s name shall not be forgotten, nor shall his presence leave our hearts. Nor shall his memory fade. God bless for he truly followed the statement quando nessesita est. Charlie Albanese So tragic! Prayers go out to the family and all of CIS!
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