Getting to Know The Medfield Police Department

This is the 3rd in a series of short bios featuring members of the Medfield Police Department.

Colleen M. Sullivan,Patch Mayor

Posted Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 9:04 am ET

Medfield Police Department

“Getting to Know members of the MPD” will attempt to put unity in Comm“unity” by highlighting the members of the MPD by featuring short bios.

The MPD hope these bios will give Medfield residents the opportunity to get to know them better, and strengthen the relationship between the police department and our citizens.

Officer Garrett Ledbetter

Officer Ledbetter was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina where he attended
Cape Fear Academy. He joined Cub Scouts in 1998 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2010.

Officer Ledbetter is the youngest of three boys. He followed in his older brother’s footsteps and played soccer and lacrosse throughout grade school. Following high school, he attended High Point University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

In 2014 he joined the New Hanover County Sheriff ‘s Office where he worked in the jail. As a member of the Civil Disturbance Unit, he was in charge of logistics and issuing gear in a time of need. Officer Ledbetter was accepted into the Special Response Team, SRT, which handled cell extractions, violent inmates, and multiple dangerous situations that might arise. In 2016, Garrett transferred to the Norfolk County Sheriff Office. He joined the SRT team shortly after.

Officer Ledbetter was hired by the Medfield Police Department in 2020, and attended the 11th Randolph Recruit Police Academy (ROC).

He enjoys connecting with his community, and engaging with the amazing citizens to which he serves. He loves spending time with his family and their dog Maizie! You can spot Officer Ledbetter around town with his golden retriever Maizie.