Mayra Rivera, Major
Major Mayra Rivera is the Division Commander for the Community Outreach Division. Major Rivera was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and grew up in Tampa, Florida. She attended the University of South Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology.
Major Rivera began her career with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in 2005. She has served as a Deputy in Patrol Services and as a Detective in the Special Investigations Division. Before her current position, Major Rivera held supervisory roles in Patrol District III, to include the FTO squad, Street Crimes Unit, and the General Offense & Intelligence Unit. She was also the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Community Outreach Division
The Community Outreach Division manages our Community Outreach programs:
- Building Stars Academy
- Battle of the Belts
- Citizens Academy
- Crossing Guards
- Explorer Post 238
- Sheriff's Rising Stars Leadership Academy
- Teen Driver Challenge
- Volunteer Citizen Patrol Program
As part of its role it also works directly with the Advisory Councils:
And oversees our community involvement and charity events.
Events Request
If you live in unincorporated Hillsborough County you can request for Sheriff's Office personnel to attend your event and provide safety and educational information. To request this service, fill out the Event Request Form and return to the Community Outreach Division by mail, fax, or email.