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



Teacher Arrested for Child Abuse
Teacher Arrested for Child Abuse
Dec 23, 2024

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested John Steele, 34, a teacher, following an investigation into an incident involving a 12-year-old...

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FDOT Operation Trident: Outreach, Education, and Enforcement Operation.
Dec 20, 2024

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a traffic safety subgrant in the amount of $400,000.00 by the Florida Department of...

Death Investigation in Tampa
Death Investigation in Tampa
Dec 20, 2024

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a fatal shooting in Tampa.

On December 20, 2024...

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