Chad Chronister, Sheriff


Sheriff Chad Chronister
Sheriff's Biography

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.



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Two HCSO Deputies Recovering in Hospital After Deputy-involved Shooting
Two HCSO Deputies Recovering in Hospital After Deputy-involved Shooting
Jul 16, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office remains on the scene of a deputy-involved shooting on West Shell Point Road in Ruskin...

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DEPUTY-INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN RUSKIN
DEPUTY-INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN RUSKIN
Jul 16, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene of a deputy-involved shooting on West Shell Point Road in Ruskin.

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Three Teenagers Arrested After Pointing BB Guns at HCSO Aviation Unit
Three Teenagers Arrested After Pointing BB Guns at HCSO Aviation Unit
Jul 11, 2026

On July 11, 2026, at 1:40 a.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of East 148th Avenue in Lutz regarding a prowler...

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