2024 Civilian of the Quarter

January through March | Kristi Grzybek

Congratulations Kristi Grzybek for being selected as the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter from January through March 2024.

Evidence and Property Custodian Kristi Grzybek continues to improve the overall condition of the Evidence/Property (E/P) rooms, as well as the Vehicle Impound Facilities (VIF). When she began this position, the E/P rooms and VIFs both offered many challenges. She has continued to organize and plan for the 2024 destruction schedule, maintains efficient reference of evidence needed for prosecution, as well as future audit reviews. Ms. Grzybek receives evidence from multiple troops, specifically, Troops E, K, J, and Q. She uses exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail to organize all evidence files. Ms. Grzybek maintains the VIFs and keeps the chain of command informed of any potential issues. Her dedication to the members of the Patrol and her unwavering efforts are a genuine asset to the agency.

April through June | Olivia Zabrucki

Congratulations Olivia Zabrucki for being selected as the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter from April through June 2024.

LEIA II Olivia L. Zabrucki has demonstrated exemplary performance supporting FHP Patrol Operations and Special Services commands. Recently, LEIA II Zabrucki was assigned to identify and locate a suspect vehicle involved in a highway violence shooting that occurred in Collier County. Throughout her investigation, she obtained and reviewed over 4,000 images from FDOT cameras and License Plate Readers (LPRs) until she was able to locate images of the suspect vehicle both before and after the shooting. She was able to determine the shooting appeared to be the result of Road Rage. Based on LEIA II Zabrucki’s critical investigative information, BCII Investigators/Detectives were able to identify and then locate the suspect vehicle. That information, further investigation, and teamwork resulted in a suspect being identified and ultimately charged. The criminal charges were three felony counts of Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle, three felony counts of Shooting or Throwing a Missile into a Vehicle, and three counts of Aggravated Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony. During this investigation, LEIA II Zabrucki generated five photo lineups, reviewed 4,000 images from two large data requests, and supported our investigators well past regular business hours when needed. Her high level of dedication, support and professionalism were exceptional and made all the difference in this case as with many others she contributes to.

LEIA II Zabrucki continues to provide a high level of analytical and investigative support to the Patrol on many complex cases and she is commended for a job well done. The work our analysts do each day is the backbone of quality investigative work and critical to the thorough investigative work and ultimate prosecution of the criminals who prey on our residents and visitors.

July through September | Tanya Golemo

Congratulations Tanya Golemo for being selected as the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter from July through September 2024.

Tanya Golemo routinely assists other members throughout the district with processing and maintaining their required administrative reporting. She interacts well with all and establishes positive rapport with phone callers, walk-in traffic, and various internal and external stakeholders. Specifically, on September 9, 2024, a lady entered the St. Augustine FHP Station clearly in physical and mental distress. When troopers attempted to help her, she became agitated, loud, aggressive, and even verbally abusive. Tanya Golemo stepped in, calmed the subject down, and ascertained her needs. The female requested a ride to Volusia County and complained of injuries sustained in an altercation several weeks prior. Tanya Golemo remained calm, offering medical assistance, and also attempted to help get the visitor where she wanted to go in Volusia County. She was personally able to de-escalate the situation using her interpersonal skills with a mentally unstable subject. Her compassion for helping a fellow human suffering from a mental health crisis is to be commended.