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



UPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested in 2025 Riverview Homicide
UPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested in 2025 Riverview Homicide
Feb 27, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a third suspect connected to the August 15, 2025, murder of 42-year-old Hiojaira Velez...

Riverview Man Arrested in $10K Winn-Dixie Theft Scheme
Riverview Man Arrested in $10K Winn-Dixie Theft Scheme
Feb 27, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Riverview man following an eight-month theft spree targeting multiple Winn-Dixie stores.

HCSO Launches AI-Assisted Report Writing Tool
HCSO Launches AI-Assisted Report Writing Tool
Feb 26, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is introducing a new artificial intelligence-powered tool to assist deputies with report writing...

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CALEA Accreditation

 

As a continual commitment to the community we serve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has received two accreditations through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). These two accreditations are, Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation, and Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation for the Sheriff’s Training Academy. Furthermore, the agency is currently contracted with CALEA for its third accreditation for Public Safety Communications Accreditation, which is projected to be completed in 2027. As part of the ongoing accreditation process, we invite you to post comments and commendations regarding our agency through the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. The link will be available on our website from January 15, 2026- March 16, 2026.