Sergeant Thomas John Baitinger, a dedicated officer with the St. Petersburg Police Department, tragically lost his life on January 24, 2011, at the age of 48. Baitinger, along with Police Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz, was involved in a high-risk operation to serve two warrants on a suspect wanted for aggravated battery. The operation took place at a residence where the suspect was believed to be hiding. Upon arrival, the officers were informed by a family member that the suspect was in the attic an
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