Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff's Office
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency
for Hillsborough County
, Florida
, USA
and is responsible for law enforcement services for the 888 square miles (2,299.9 km²) of unincorporated area
s of the county
as well as operation of the two jail
facilities, a work release center, and provides courthouse
security
for the 13th Judicial Circuit. Each of the three incorporated cities
(Tampa
, Plant City
, and Temple Terrace
) has its own police agency. Tampa International Airport
, and the University of South Florida
also have independent police agencies.
The Sheriff
is the chief law enforcement officer of the county. The current Sheriff is David Gee, elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008 (with no opposition).
The HCSO operates with one of the lowest officer to citizen ratios in the state with only 1.34 deputies per 1000 citizens. The national average is 2.7 / 1000. The population of Hillsborough County in 2006 was 1,157,738
In 1986, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accredited the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. This agency governs law enforcement accreditation in the United States, Canada, and the British West Indies. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was the first Sheriff’s Office in Florida to be nationally accredited and the 1st in the nation to be re-accredited.
stripe
on the sides. The shirt
is a white
poly-cotton button-down with chest pockets, epaulettes, and shoulder patches. Deputies wear silver 5-point star badges, above the rank of corporal wear gold badges. A black tie is worn with the class A dress uniform (long sleeves) and only the command staff wear black dress jackets. Black shoes or boots are also worn with the uniform. Hats are typically not worn by deputies but they are plain green straw cowboy type. The duty belt is Uncle Mikes Sidekick in faux leather basket weave. Green Gore-Tex
jackets or black sweaters are approved for winter wear.
Detention Deputies must be 21 years old. They are responsible for the supervision of inmates in the county jails. They also transport inmates to and from court, prison and other counties. Detention Deputies are also in charge of protection of the county courthouse and its judges. Salary range is $44,335.20 - $66,808.50 per year.
Patrol service the following unincorporated census-designated place
s.
The Reserve Program currently consists of over 110 volunteers. Each Reserve II deputy must serve a minimum of 20 volunteer hours each month on assigned duties.
(9-1-1) in the Tampa Bay area, handling over 900,000 emergency and non-emergency calls for service in 2004. The Communications Bureau is the largest civilian component of the Sheriff’s Office; it is composed of over 140 personnel, which work 12-hour shifts on an A/B rotation, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In July 2004, the 10000 square feet (929 m²) facility was completely remodeled with state-of-the-art ergonomic workstations and new computers with flat panel LCD monitors. A new Versaterm
/Versadex Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was installed on February 2005. This new CAD system has significantly expanded the capabilities of both the Dispatcher and Patrol Deputy by allowing them to rapidly share information, efficiently coordinate resources using full-color dynamic displays, and improve officer safety. In addition to the new CAD system, the Bureau utilizes the Plant Vesta E9-1-1 (enhanced 9-1-1) phone system. The E9-1-1 system automatically displays a map that shows the location of each call. Improvements in cellular technology will eventually enable dispatchers to pinpoint the caller’s location. These enhancements can save precious minutes in responding to an emergency call.
The Orient Road Jail processes all arrested individuals in Hillsborough County regardless of the arresting agency. Approximately 74,000 people per year are processed through the booking section. Each inmate completes property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing, and classification interview during the booking process. An Initial Inmate Per-Diem Fee is charged to cover administrative costs.
Bottles are $7.00 each and benefit the Jail Horticulture program. This course provides instruction to inmates dealing with many aspects of plant propagation, and of growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Four public plant sales are held annually to support the program's operation.
. In accordance with Florida law, at least one deputy is stationed at every public middle and high school in Hillsborough County. These deputies are known as School Resource Officers (SRO's) and work to become familiar with the students at their school.
, Sheriff Beard asked Governor Claude Kirk to call out the National Guard
. The guardsmen exchanged gunfire with rioters but never attacked. Beard was convinced by black leaders to allow groups of their own to quell the rioters, and within two days, Beard declared the riots were over.
Law enforcement agency
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for Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
, Florida
Florida
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, USA
United States
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and is responsible for law enforcement services for the 888 square miles (2,299.9 km²) of unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
s of the county
County (United States)
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as well as operation of the two jail
Jail
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facilities, a work release center, and provides courthouse
Courthouse
A courthouse is a building that is home to a local court of law and often the regional county government as well, although this is not the case in some larger cities. The term is common in North America. In most other English speaking countries, buildings which house courts of law are simply...
security
Security
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for the 13th Judicial Circuit. Each of the three incorporated cities
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
(Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, Plant City
Plant City, Florida
Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. The population was 34,721 at the 2010 census....
, and Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace, Florida
Temple Terrace is an incorporated city in northeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, USA, adjacent to Tampa. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 24,541. It is the third and smallest incorporated municipality in Hillsborough County...
) has its own police agency. Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
, and the University of South Florida
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
also have independent police agencies.
The Sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
is the chief law enforcement officer of the county. The current Sheriff is David Gee, elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008 (with no opposition).
The HCSO operates with one of the lowest officer to citizen ratios in the state with only 1.34 deputies per 1000 citizens. The national average is 2.7 / 1000. The population of Hillsborough County in 2006 was 1,157,738
History
The HCSO was formed in 1845.In 1986, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accredited the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. This agency governs law enforcement accreditation in the United States, Canada, and the British West Indies. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was the first Sheriff’s Office in Florida to be nationally accredited and the 1st in the nation to be re-accredited.
Uniforms
Deputies wear dark green trousers with a blackBlack
Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light...
stripe
Stripe
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on the sides. The shirt
Shirt
A shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in American English, a catch-all term for almost any garment other than outerwear such as sweaters, coats, jackets, or undergarments such as bras, vests or base layers...
is a white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
poly-cotton button-down with chest pockets, epaulettes, and shoulder patches. Deputies wear silver 5-point star badges, above the rank of corporal wear gold badges. A black tie is worn with the class A dress uniform (long sleeves) and only the command staff wear black dress jackets. Black shoes or boots are also worn with the uniform. Hats are typically not worn by deputies but they are plain green straw cowboy type. The duty belt is Uncle Mikes Sidekick in faux leather basket weave. Green Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex is a waterproof/breathable fabric, and a registered trademark of W. L. Gore and Associates. It was co-invented by Wilbert L. Gore, Rowena Taylor, and Gore's son, Robert W. Gore. Robert Gore was granted on April 27, 1976, for a porous form of polytetrafluoroethylene with a...
jackets or black sweaters are approved for winter wear.
Deputies
Law Enforcement Deputies must be 21 years old have a minimum associates degree or 3 years experience as a law enforcement officer, HCSO reserve deputy, HCSO Detention Deputy or have a military background. Law Enforcement academy lasts approximately 7 months followed by module training and field training. Salary range is $44,881.20 - $71,657.04 per year.Detention Deputies must be 21 years old. They are responsible for the supervision of inmates in the county jails. They also transport inmates to and from court, prison and other counties. Detention Deputies are also in charge of protection of the county courthouse and its judges. Salary range is $44,335.20 - $66,808.50 per year.
Rank Structure
| Title | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Sheriff A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.... |
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| Chief Deputy Chief Deputy Chief deputy is a rank title used in American law enforcement. The position of chief deputy is primarily found within the office of sheriff throughout the United States. In some smaller agencies, a chief deputy may serve as the senior ranking officer below the sheriff... |
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| Colonel Colonel Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures... |
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| Major Major Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ... |
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| Captain Police captain - France :France uses the rank of capitaine for management duties in both uniformed and plain-clothed policing. The rank comes senior to lieutenant and junior to commandant.... |
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| Lieutenant Lieutenant A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank... |
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| Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent.... |
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| Corporal Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4.... |
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| Deputy | |
Patrol Services
The Department of Patrol Services consists of four district offices serving different geographical areas of unincorporated Hillsborough County. Each District office is commanded by a major and a captain. Patrol squads, traffic enforcement squads, property detectives, and street level narcotic squads operate from each district.Patrol service the following unincorporated census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s.
| District 1 North |
District 2 East |
District 3 West |
District 4 South |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheval Cheval, Florida Cheval is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,702 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cheval is located at .... Greater Northdale Greater Northdale, Florida Greater Northdale is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 20,461 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Greater Northdale is located at .... Lake Magdalene Lake Magdalene, Florida Lake Magdalene is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 28,755 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lake Magdalene is located at .... Lutz Lutz, Florida Lutz is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 19,344 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lutz is located at .... Pebble Creek Pebble Creek, Florida Pebble Creek is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,824 at the 2000 census... University University, Florida University is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 41,163 at the 2010 census. It is the home of University of South Florida located just east of the community. The community is also known as University West, mainly due to its... |
Bloomingdale Bloomingdale, Florida Bloomingdale is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 22,711 at the 2010 census... Brandon Brandon, Florida Brandon is a census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 103,483.-Founding:... Dover Dover, Florida Dover is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,702 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Dover is located at .... East Lake-Orient Park East Lake-Orient Park, Florida East Lake-Orient Park is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 22,753 at the 2010 census. The area is the home of the Florida State Fairgrounds, which hosts the Florida State Fair in mid-February of each year... Mango Mango, Florida Mango is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,842 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mango is located at .... Seffner Seffner, Florida Seffner is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,467 at the 2000 census, although its ZIP codes , which boundaries extend beyond the ones given by the census and include the places of Mango and a portion of Thonotosassa, have... Thonotosassa Thonotosassa, Florida Thonotosassa is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,091 at the 2000 census.-History:... Valrico Valrico, Florida Valrico is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,582 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Citrus Park Citrus Park, Florida Citrus Park is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,252 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Citrus Park is located at , or about nine miles northwest of Tampa... Egypt Lake-Leto Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida Egypt Lake-Leto is a census-designated place and an unincorporated census area in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 35,282 at the 2010 census. The area is located just north of Tampa International Airport.-Geography:... Greater Carrollwood Greater Carrollwood, Florida Greater Carrollwood is a census-designated place and an unincorporated census area located in northwestern Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 33,519 at the 2000 census. The census area includes the separate communities of Carrollwood and Carrollwood Village.- ZIP code... Keystone Keystone, Florida Keystone is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,039 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Keystone is located at .... Town 'n' Country Town 'n' Country, Florida Town 'n' Country is a census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 78,442 at the 2010 census.Within Town 'n' Country are located Bay Crest Park, Countryway, Rocky Creek, Sweetwater Creek.-History:... Westchase Westchase, Florida Westchase is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,116 as of the 2000 census. The Census area is co-extensive with the ZIP code that serves the area . Westchase is also one of the wealthiest areas of Hillsborough County.-... |
Apollo Beach Apollo Beach, Florida Apollo Beach is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,055 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Apollo Beach is located at .... Fish Hawk Fish Hawk, Florida Fish Hawk is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the community had a total population of 14,087.-Geography:Fish Hawk is located at .... Gibsonton Gibsonton, Florida Gibsonton is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,234 at the 2010 census.... Greater Sun Center Greater Sun Center, Florida Greater Sun Center, known more commonly as Sun City Center, is an unincorporated census-designated place located in southern Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is located south of Tampa and north of Sarasota on I-75. As of the 2000 census, the population was 16,321... Palm River-Clair Mel Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida Palm River-Clair Mel is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 17,589 at the 2000 census... Progress Village Progress Village, Florida Progress Village is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,482 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Progress Village is located at .... Riverview Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida Riverview is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is located near Brandon. The population was 71,050 at the 2010 census.... Ruskin Ruskin, Florida Ruskin is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 17,208 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ruskin is located at .... Wimauma Wimauma, Florida Wimauma is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,246 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Reserve II Program
The Reserve II deputy program is a uniformed Sheriff’s Office support organization open to all persons age 19 and older, on an equal opportunity basis. Reserve II deputies work with regular deputies in various assignments. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office takes great pride in the Reserve II deputies civic spirit and willingness to serve.The Reserve Program currently consists of over 110 volunteers. Each Reserve II deputy must serve a minimum of 20 volunteer hours each month on assigned duties.
Communications Bureau
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Communications Bureau is the first point-of-contact for citizens living in unincorporated areas of the county that are seeking emergency and Law Enforcement services. This is one of the busiest Public Safety Answering PointsPublic-safety answering point
A Public Safety Answering Point , sometimes called "Public Safety Access Point", is a call center responsible for answering calls to an emergency telephone number for police, firefighting, and ambulance services. Trained telephone operators are also usually responsible for dispatching these...
(9-1-1) in the Tampa Bay area, handling over 900,000 emergency and non-emergency calls for service in 2004. The Communications Bureau is the largest civilian component of the Sheriff’s Office; it is composed of over 140 personnel, which work 12-hour shifts on an A/B rotation, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In July 2004, the 10000 square feet (929 m²) facility was completely remodeled with state-of-the-art ergonomic workstations and new computers with flat panel LCD monitors. A new Versaterm
Versaterm
Versaterm is a Canadian corporation based in Ottawa, Ontario that develops information systems for police agencies.Versaterm was founded in 1977 by principals after spending a number of years building and refining the Canadian Police Information Centre computer system, the Canadian equivalent to...
/Versadex Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was installed on February 2005. This new CAD system has significantly expanded the capabilities of both the Dispatcher and Patrol Deputy by allowing them to rapidly share information, efficiently coordinate resources using full-color dynamic displays, and improve officer safety. In addition to the new CAD system, the Bureau utilizes the Plant Vesta E9-1-1 (enhanced 9-1-1) phone system. The E9-1-1 system automatically displays a map that shows the location of each call. Improvements in cellular technology will eventually enable dispatchers to pinpoint the caller’s location. These enhancements can save precious minutes in responding to an emergency call.
Detention Services
The Department of Detention Services is composed of two major facilities and a work release center. The department provides processing and detention services for all law enforcement agencies in Hillsborough County. Additionally, it furnishes staff for the secure component of the Juvenile Assessment Center, a centralized receiving, processing, and intervention facility for adolescents taken into custody by law enforcement officers.Orient Road Jail
The Orient Road Jail has three command areas within the 636000 square feet (59,086.3 m²) facility with a rated capacity of 1,711. North and South Commands are under the direction of one Captain and consists of primarily six housing units. Each Direct Supervision housing unit contains four pods that are designed to house 64 inmates. Another Captain oversees Central Command, which is the receiving area for new admissions and includes Intake Housing and the Central Breath Testing Unit.The Orient Road Jail processes all arrested individuals in Hillsborough County regardless of the arresting agency. Approximately 74,000 people per year are processed through the booking section. Each inmate completes property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing, and classification interview during the booking process. An Initial Inmate Per-Diem Fee is charged to cover administrative costs.
Falkenburg Road Jail
The Falkenburg Road Jail opened in 1998 with 768 beds. An expansion of the facility in 2003 added 1,536 more beds to its present rated capacity of 2,304. The dormitory design is cost cutting and technologically innovative. It serves as a model for all future jail construction in Hillsborough County. Falkenburg’s “no frills” dormitory style was constructed of pre-cast concrete tilt-up walls. Deputies manage 72 inmates in a direct supervision environment. The daily operational cost is $74.04 per inmate. The Falkenburg Road Jail takes technology to the forefront with its use of video court and the application of video visitation. Gone are the days of contact visits where the visitors were allowed physical contact with the inmate, posing a threat should contraband be introduced in the facility. Visitors now sit in front of a computer monitor, pick up a telephone handset and visit via a fiber optic, two-way fully interactive video system. This is done in real time and in many ways is more private than its “contact” forerunner. The current video visitation area facilitates the Public Defenders Office and Indigent Screening with “dial in” capabilities for inmate interviews.Work Release Center
Located directly across from the Orient Road Jail, the Work Release Center houses reduced custody inmates. These inmates may either work at an outside job every day, returning to the facility at the end of the day or they can work as a trusty in various areas of the Sheriff’s Office. Trusty labor includes maintaining the facility grounds, food preparation, washing county cars, and sanitation. In 2006, the county saved an estimated $13 million by utilizing trusty labor. The House Arrest Program is for individuals who are court ordered to remain in their homes during non-working hours. They wear an electronic anklet and are subject to random visits by the House Arrest deputy. These individuals must meet strict guidelines and undergo extensive background checks before being placed into the program. Day Reporting is an innovative program usually dealing with people who have been sentences on minor offenses. This program requires the individual to check in each day with a Community Service Officer allowing better tracking and ensuring these individuals appear for scheduled court dates.Jail House Fire Hot Sauce
Jail House Fire Hot Sauce is made by Hillsborough County Jail inmates supervised by the Horticulture Department. There are currently two types of hot sauce for sale. Currently, there is "Original" flavor and "Smoke" flavor. Two new flavors, "No Escape" is due out in the Spring of 2008, and the flavor that will follow will be "Misdemeanor" (no release date).Bottles are $7.00 each and benefit the Jail Horticulture program. This course provides instruction to inmates dealing with many aspects of plant propagation, and of growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Four public plant sales are held annually to support the program's operation.
School security
One part of the duty of HCSO deputies is to provide security at Hillsborough County Public SchoolsHillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida is a school district headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It is more commonly referred to as the School District of Hillsborough County, or SDHC....
. In accordance with Florida law, at least one deputy is stationed at every public middle and high school in Hillsborough County. These deputies are known as School Resource Officers (SRO's) and work to become familiar with the students at their school.
1967 riots
In 1967 a black burglary suspect was shot and killed by a white policeman. Long simmering rage ignited the city that was fueled by other problems. Within hours, storefronts were ablaze, and teenagers pelted police cruisers with rocks and bottles. Snipers held police and firefighters at bay. Fearing the violence would turn into another riot situation similar to that of Watts, CaliforniaWatts Riots
The Watts Riots or the Watts Rebellion was a civil disturbance in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California from August 11 to August 15, 1965. The 5-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, 1,032 injuries, and 3,438 arrests...
, Sheriff Beard asked Governor Claude Kirk to call out the National Guard
United States National Guard
The National Guard of the United States is a reserve military force composed of state National Guard militia members or units under federally recognized active or inactive armed force service for the United States. Militia members are citizen soldiers, meaning they work part time for the National...
. The guardsmen exchanged gunfire with rioters but never attacked. Beard was convinced by black leaders to allow groups of their own to quell the rioters, and within two days, Beard declared the riots were over.
Past Sheriffs
- 1845-1847 John Parker
- 1847-1849 John I. Hooker
- 1850-1854 B.J. Hagler
- 1854-1855 E.T. Kendrick
- 1855-1857 Henry Parker
- 1857-1858 Dr. William A. Lively
- 1858-1865 William S. Spencer
- 1865-1867 John T. Lesley
- 1874-1875 I.R. Hay
- 1877-1885 D. Isaac Craft
- 1885-1893 James P. Martin
- 1913-1917 William C. Spencer (again from 1921–1925 and 1933–1935)
- 1917-1921 Alonzo J. White
- 1921-1925 William C. Spencer
- 1925-1929 Luther M. Hiers
- 1929-1929 Luther Hatton
- 1929-1933 R.T. Joughin
- 1933-1935 William C. Spencer
- 1935-1941 Jerry McLeod
- 1941-1952 Hugh Culbreath
- 1952-1953 Elbert Moore
- 1953-1965 Ed Blackburn
- 1965-1978 Malcolm Beard
- 1978-1992 Walter C. Heinrich
- 1992-2004 Cal Henderson
- 2004–present David Gee
HCSO Deputies killed in the line of duty
GREATER LOVE HATH NO ONE THAN THIS, THAT WE LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR OUR FELLOW MAN.| # | Name | End of watch | Years of service | Cause of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Richard Roach | 1874 | unknown years of service | Gunfire |
| 2 | Deputy William E. Whitehurst | July 4, 1893 | unknown years of service | Gunfire |
| 3 | Deputy Robert Max Suarez | September 3, 1944 | unknown years of service | Gunfire |
| 4 | Sergeant Ben P. Wilder, Jr. | July 22, 1962 | 8 years of service | Gunfire |
| 5 | Sergeant Donald C. Williams | June 12, 1967 | 6 years of service | Heart attack |
| 6 | Sergeant James Strachinsky | September 4, 1969 | 13 years of service | Heart attack |
| 7 | Aux. Sgt. Lee A. Hutchinson | July 25, 1970 | 4 years of service | Automobile accident |
| 8 | Deputy James A. Allen | May 21, 1974 | 9 years of service | Heart attack |
| 9 | Corporal Lemon Harvey | December 15, 1981 | 8 years of service | Gunfire |
| 10 | Deputy Frederick T. Clark | May 7, 1987 | 7 years of service | Automobile accident |
| 11 | Deputy Donna M. Miller | May 8, 1987 | 8 years of service | Automobile accident |
| 12 | Deputy David A. Abella | April 21, 2004 | 1 year of service | Automobile accident |
| 13 | Sergeant Ronald Harrison | August 15, 2007 | 21 years of service | Gunfire |
| 14 | Deputy Mark Longway | September 21, 2010 | 6 years of service | Automobile accident |
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in Florida
- List of U.S. state and local law enforcement agencies
- County sheriff (Florida)County sheriff (Florida)The County sheriff is a Florida constitutional officer and a part of the state judicial branch.The Sheriff has a duty to enforce both the Florida Constitution and Florida state laws and statutes, and to provide for the security, safety and well being of its citizens...
- Brian Sterner Case