HCSO Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Chad Chronister | Tampa, FL
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
Arrest Made in June 2024 Homicide
Feb 28, 2025
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a June 2024 homicide.
On June 18, 2024, just...
Inmate Death Under Investigation
Feb 26, 2025
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting an in-custody death investigation.
On February 25, 2025, at 2:02 p...
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CALEA Accreditation
On July 29, 2023, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office became a nationally accredited law enforcement agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). In addition to being a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking initial accreditation from CALEA for its Sheriff’s Training Academy. As part of the ongoing accreditation process, and our continued commitment to the community and public service delivery, you are invited to post comments and commendations regarding the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office through the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. The link will be available on our website from January 6, 2025 – March 10, 2025.
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File a Police Report Online
Citizens can file an online police report for various categories.