Cocoa Police Department Promotes Agent Ben Erskine to Sergeant
By Space Coast Daily // March 9, 2025
over 16 years of dedicated law enforcement experience
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – Chief Evander Collier IV has promoted Agent Ben Erskine to the rank of Sergeant.
With over 16 years of dedicated law enforcement experience, Sgt. Erskine has been an invaluable member of the Cocoa Police Department since joining in May 2008.
Throughout his tenure, he has served in various capacities, including patrol officer, field training officer, school resource officer, traffic homicide investigator, and community policing officer.
His investigative skills were further demonstrated during his two-year tenure as a detective, where he successfully handled major cases.
In 2018, Sgt. Erskine was recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, for his exceptional work on a sex trafficking investigation, which led to a 30-year prison sentence for the accused.
For the past eight years, he has been a key member of the Special Investigations Unit, playing a critical role in dismantling major drug operations throughout Cocoa and surrounding areas.
Additionally, he has been a long-standing and dedicated member of the department’s SWAT team.
“Sgt. Erskine is not only a skilled officer but also a mentor and role model for new officers,” said Chief Collier. “His leadership, experience, and commitment to excellence will continue to strengthen our agency for years to come.”
