Black Community Relations Committee Inc.

The Black Community Relations Committee Inc. serves as the liaison to bridge the gap between the Black community and the Sheriff's Office.  This is achieved by providing education and instituting  community outreach initiatives.

Throughout history, society has gone through cycles of retrogression and progress. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has likewise experienced these conditions. During a time of conflict and community unrest, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Black Advisory Council was formed in January 1977 to help deal with these issues.

Prior to the formation of the Black Advisory Council, many within the minority community did not trust law enforcement, and there were others who did not understand the many important roles of law enforcement. After various conflicts, to includ riots, there were  many within the community and the Sheriff's Office who realized the need for a better working relationship between the black community and law enforcement. They recognized that there was a lack of understanding that often prevented a positive working relationship between citizens and those sworn to provide protection. It was at this time that former Sheriff, Malcolm Beard formed the former Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Black Advisory Council.  In 2023, the name was changed to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Black Commuity Relations Committee Inc.  The committee is 501c(3) and is comprised of 12 members (volunteers) within the community.