Chad Chronister, Sheriff


To Protect and Serve

The mission of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is to serve, protect, and defend the community while preserving the rights and dignity of all.

It's our duty to make Hillsborough County, Florida a safer place. We do this by working together with the community. It's one of our greatest strengths.



Latest News & Events



New Years Eve DUI Operation
New Years Eve DUI Operation
Jan 01, 2025

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted a multi-agency joint operation to prevent impaired driving on December 31, 2024.

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Arrest Made in Fatal New Year's Day Shooting
Arrest Made in Fatal New Year's Day Shooting
Jan 01, 2025

UPDATE: January 4, 2025, 9 a.m. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, along with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, has...

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HCSO Deputy Arrested for Battery
Dec 29, 2024

A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has been arrested for battery in Polk County. 

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CALEA Accreditation

 

On July 29, 2023, the Hillsborough County Sheriffโ€™s Office became a nationally accredited law enforcement agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). In addition to being a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, the Hillsborough County Sheriffโ€™s Office is currently seeking initial accreditation from CALEA for its Sheriffโ€™s Training Academy. As part of the ongoing accreditation process, and our continued commitment to the community and public service delivery, you are invited to post comments and commendations regarding the Hillsborough County Sheriffโ€™s Office through the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. The link will be available on our website from January 6, 2025 โ€“ March 10, 2025.

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