James Edwin McTeer Jr.

I had the pleasure of working under Captain McTeer for several years. He was an exceptional supervisor and friend. He always had his officer's backs whenever it was needed. And he was outspoken whenever he felt something was not in the best interest of his subordinates or the mission of the Department.

When I was the sea turtle and marine mammal biologist, I was on call 24/7 to respond to stranded animals on the beach. Even though I was not in the law enforcement division, Capt. McTeer provided me with a cell phone. That´s just one example of how he was a team player and looked out for others.

Working for and along with Captain McTeer was a great experience. He always supported our needs to get the job done. Captain McTeer was a friend at the same time being our leader. His office door was always open and we could always depend on his support of what ever plan you had to get the job done. I remember then Conservation Officer McTeer wrote me a ticket at age16 for water skiing without a lookout or a mirror. At court, Judge Polk ask me what he should do and I ask him to let me...

I worked under Capt. Ed for many years in District 9 Port Royal office....He always had our backs and we were like a family with Ed being our Big Poppa.....He Loved his officers and often bragged on how hard we worked....He was also my friend and I Loved him....His wife Kathy was and is a blessing as she worked hard and always was there for us.....A better couple I have never seen....."Your light shone so brightly I can´t really believe it´s gone. You touched not only my heart but so many...