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



Man Arrested For Throwing Nails Into Roadway
Man Arrested For Throwing Nails Into Roadway
Jan 15, 2026

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Valrico man for throwing nails into a Valrico neighborhood roadway.

Man Arrested in 2022 Tampa Homicide
Man Arrested in 2022 Tampa Homicide
Jan 15, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in 2022.

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HCSO Highlights Successful Use of Real-time Translation Technology
Jan 15, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is proud to share a recent success story that demonstrates how real-time translation technology...

Top Services



Who's In Jail

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Calls for Service

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Commendation and Complaint Forms

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CALEA Accreditation

 

As a continual commitment to the community we serve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has received two accreditations through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). These two accreditations are, Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation, and Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation for the Sheriff’s Training Academy. Furthermore, the agency is currently contracted with CALEA for its third accreditation for Public Safety Communications Accreditation, which is projected to be completed in 2027. As part of the ongoing accreditation process, we invite you to post comments and commendations regarding our agency through the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. The link will be available on our website from January 15, 2026- March 16, 2026.