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@ChadChronister
Chad Chronister
4 months
𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡: This morning, joined by my wife @NikkiDeBartolo , I filed for re-election with the Supervisor of Elections.
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Announcing the arrest of Dr. Ronald Howard-Browne, Pastor of The River at Tampa Bay Church, who intentionally and repeatedly disregarded state and local public health orders, which put his congregation and our community in danger.
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4 years
Champs Sports is fully engulfed.
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6 months
Checked on our deputies at @TGHCares this morning, Deputy Santos has a bilateral break in his leg with extensive ligament damage and will require surgery. He and his wife are in good spirits and TGH is taking great care of them.
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
In consultation with other county leaders, I have decided not to institute a curfew. I refuse to punish law-abiding citizens due to the lawless actions of a handful of criminals. Your Sheriff’s Office stands ready to deal with any threat.
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@ChadChronister
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5 years
Thank you Hillsborough County. It’s my greatest honor and privilege to serve as your Sheriff.
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@ChadChronister
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6 months
Corporal Brito is just out of another surgery and making progress and the @TGHCares medical team is doing everything possible to save his left leg. Doctors also confirmed he has a broken fibula in his right leg. There are certainly more surgeries to come, your prayers and…
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𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙢 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠… While fighting off her attacker she called 911, the attacker eventually released his grip and she was able to escape.
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@ChadChronister
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6 months
Deputy Manny Santos is going home, although he still has a long road ahead, with multiple surgeries, he will be home with his family tonight.
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3 years
An emotional moment, baby Tinnley reunited with her family!
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4 years
Members of the community coming together to help cleanup, Thank You!
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3 years
My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the @Buccaneers fans that adored him. A family man who put our community first, he touched countless lives through his Jackson In Action Foundation and will be sorely missed.
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@ChadChronister
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3 years
It is with great sadness that I convey this heartbreaking news, Master Corporal Brian LaVigne was killed in the line of duty earlier tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all of Team HCSO as we mourn his loss.
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@ChadChronister
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3 years
Humbled by the overwhelming support of our Tampa Bay community. I am honored to continue serving as your Sheriff and will always uphold my duty to protect and serve with the highest integrity, transparency, and compassion for all.
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3 years
So kind of @Buccaneers to recognize Deputy Clinton Stearns with a commemorative football for his great tackle during @NFL Super Bowl LV
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
Today is such a proud moment for Team HCSO, as we will swear in 32 new members of Your Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
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6 months
Spent some time with Corporal Brito this afternoon and he is very optimistic about his recovery, which is great. The @TGHCares team continues to provide world-class care to save his leg, and tomorrow he will undergo another surgery.
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
Some individuals are taking advantage of our community, looting, destroying property and setting fires, every single law breaker we can apprehend will be arrested!
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
Its OFFICIAL! I'm a candidate on the 2020 ballot. Lots of successes to discuss including a drop in crime %, safer schools, and community-based policing. No partisan politics here just law enforcement at its finest. Need your support - look forward to earning it.
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7 years
I am humbled and honored to serve, protect, and unite the visitors and residents of Hillsborough County as your next Sheriff.
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5 years
Team HCSO showing off their moves, Major Melissa Moore, Captain Tiffanie Cole, Lieutenant Anthony Collins and Deputy Shanea Rufus.
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5 months
Today I visited Corporal Brito and Deputy Santos and presented each with a $20,000.00 check on behalf of the community, whose generosity has been overwhelming. While teamHCSO is covering the medical expenses, these funds will help alleviate the additional financial burdens as…
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@ChadChronister
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3 years
So tragic, Tampa Police Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen was killed in the line of duty this morning by a wrong way driver, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Madsen and everyone at the @TampaPD
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3 years
Had the honor to present an @HCSOSheriff challenge coin to this @TBLightning super fan who also loves Team HCSO.
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5 months
First stop of the day, checking on Corporal Brito, who’s in great spirits. So much to be thankful for!
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@ChadChronister
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3 years
HONOR: By his side and never alone, as we prepare to remember the life of Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, we have been and will continue to stand guard until he is taken to his final resting place.
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4 months
Corporal Carlos Brito, after 45 days in the hospital and recovery center, is headed home, just in time for Christmas.
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@ChadChronister
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5 years
I applaud the student who immediately reported a @Snapchat post threatening a school shooting and our School Resource Deputy who took immediate action which resulted in the arrest of a @HillsboroughSch Burns Middle School student who is now charged with a felony.
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3 years
Sergeant Brian LaVigne, thank you for your service to our community. Your memory will be forever engrained in the hearts of all of us. May you always Rest In Peace.
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3 years
A superstar team, @NikkiDeBartolo , @SonyaDevilleWWE and @TitusONeilWWE , Tampa Pride Diversity Parade.
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@ChadChronister
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2 years
An honor to join with @Buccaneers , Mr. Brian Ford, @TitusONeilWWE , and the thousands at today’s game to recognize @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd for his 50 years of law enforcement service.
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2 years
With some of our @TBLightning players and @WWE Global Ambassador @TitusONeilWWE for Monday Night #WWERaw
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4 years
Spending time with Detective Stoll, who while pursuing a suspect on foot yesterday was struck by a passing car and sustained serious injuries. A 21yr Marine Veteran with tremendous strength, fortitude, and faith, he is recovering with great progress.
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5 years
Taking a few minutes to dance with the community we serve. Your Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
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10 months
To my stunningly beautiful and amazing wife @NikkiDeBartolo , the world is a better place because of you and your outpouring of love, generosity, and compassion. Happy Birthday!
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3 years
My thoughts are with the men and women of @SheriffPinellas tonight, as they mourn the loss of Deputy Michael Magli who was killed in the line of duty. An unspeakable pain that affects the entire community, my prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
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4 years
Started the day at Johnson’s BBQ this morning and look who I ran into, @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd a great partner in our regional fight against crime.
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@ChadChronister
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5 years
We have arrested Wayne Lee Padgett for making an active shooter threat to the Gibsonton @Walmart earlier today. He is charged with False Report Of Using A Firearm In A Violent Manner.
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3 years
Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta presiding, with my wife @NikkiDeBartolo and son Asher, family and friends, I am honored to take my Oath of Office.
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2 years
Arriving in Lee County with @AGAshleyMoody , an emotional moment seeing my good friend @SheriffLeeFL Carmine Marceno for the first time since #HurricaneIan hit Lee County.
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4 years
I'm proud of the discipline, professionalism and focus of all our first responders who have worked tirelessly to contain and deescalate the violence that has unfolded.
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5 years
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office bids farewell and Godspeed to Sheriff Malcolm E. Beard
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@ChadChronister
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2 years
Wishing you all the best in retirement @TomBrady , our Tampa Bay community and the @Buccaneers are so fortunate to have had you on our team!
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3 years
Riverwalk is overflowing with @Buccaneers fans as we celebrate their @NFL Super Bowl Victory!
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5 months
𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 - I am so grateful that Corporal Brito and Deputy Santos are alive, progressing as well as they are, and I am grateful for the community who continues to support them.
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4 years
A tremendously exuberant welcome during this morning’s worship service at The River Church, thank you Pastor @rhowardbrowne for your hospitality and recognizing the tremendous sacrifice and efforts of Team HCSO who proudly protect and serve the community.
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4 years
Safer-at-Home Order begins Friday at 10pm. Please, help yourself, help your family, and help our community remain safe.
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6 years
Helping the @HillsboroughSch Lake Magdalene Elementary Safety Patrol raise the flags on the 1st Day of School
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1 year
The victim, Nashali wanted to speak out and share her story and advice to never give up and fight back.
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@ChadChronister
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5 years
We all struggle at times, it’s always ok to ask for help. We have a tremendous resource right here in Tampa, it’s free and totally anonymous. Simply dial 211 and talk to @CrisisCenterTB . Thank you @WFLA for sharing our message.
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3 years
Congratulations @Buccaneers and the Glazer Family, Tampa Bay is ready for you to come home to win one more game, @NFL Super Bowl LV.
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2 years
Remembering Polk Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane: @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd honors his memory with a promotion to the rank of Honorary Sheriff, for all eternity.
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2 years
Our hearts are broken as we are learning the news that a @PolkCoSheriff Deputy was shot and killed. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office mourns with our brothers and sisters in Polk County. The sacrifices of this young deputy will never be forgotten.
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2 years
We will do whatever it takes to support our fellow Floridians affected by #hurricaneian , this morning @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd and I joined @SheriffLeeFL Carmine Marceno who raised the Colors for the first time since the storm devastated Ft. Myers Beach.
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
Thank you to our amazing volunteers and to everyone who voted. I am grateful for your trust and for your support. Our Sheriff's Office is on a great path and we will carry this momentum with us all the way through November and beyond. Thank you Hillsborough County!
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8 months
Please stay sheltered and off the roadways, and definitely stay out of the water, it’s dangerous!
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6 years
Back to School Bash - Proud to work together with @TampaPD Police Chief Brian Dugan, @Buccaneers CFO Brian Ford, @WWE Superstar @TitusONeilWWE , and @HillsboroughSch Superintendant @Jeff_Eakins to provide students the tools they need for success.
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3 years
Master Corporal Brian LaVigne traveling from Tampa General Hospital to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiners Office last night.
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6 years
Promoted to the rank of Captain, Tom St. John, congratulations!
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4 years
Wishing you a Merry Christmas with @trans_siberian flair.
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3 years
Taking a moment to acknowledge the difficult assignment Dispatcher Kaimee Thompson had in making the final radio call for Sergeant Brian LaVigne.
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4 years
A deputy has been hit in the back of the head by a hard object and is enroute to the hospital. Violence, looting and vandalism will not be tolerated.
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5 years
The 2019 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, get loud for Your Sheriff’s Office.
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5 years
Delivering 5,400 boxes of cereal for @FeedingTampaBay Cereal for Summer
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5 years
Pleased to announce the promotion of District III Major Kristi Poore to the rank of Colonel.
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5 years
Stopped by our Fleet Maintenance Section earlier today, here’s a first look at a new motorcycle with the full front fairing that will be phased in as our existing fleet ages out. @harleydavidson
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7 years
Mona our beloved and strong 10 year old boxer has survived her second fight with Cancer
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6 months
Deputy Brito is awake and surrounded by his family, the surgeons are monitoring his progress and continue to do everything possible to save his leg.
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3 years
Congratulations Super Bowl Champions, @Buccaneers !
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6 years
With Deputies on scene, our friends at @CityofTampa Fire Rescue quickly responded to extinguish this vehicle fire, I-4 Westbound at I-275, great job by our brothers and sisters at @TampaFireRescue , and thankfully there were no injuries.
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4 months
A special day for Corporal Carlos Brito and Deputy Manny Santos and their families. Thank you @Buccaneers for your kindness and the great memories you’ve created.
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3 years
Almost had to send the divers in for this one, no worries though, after a few seconds the @budlight was recovered! - @TBLightning Champions Boat Parade
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
Today I am pleased to announce that body worn cameras are now being distributued at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, which will further our commitment of continuing to build trust through transparency.
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2 years
It’s official, at the @FLStrawberryFst today Governor @RonDeSantisFL signed legislation making Strawberry Shortcake the official state dessert.
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My wife @NikkiDeBartolo and I enjoyed seeing everyone yesterday, what a great 🏴‍☠️Gasparilla!
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5 years
Joined by my wife @NikkiDeBartolo , my mother, Chief Deputy Donna Lusczynski, and Command Staff, as I was sworn in by the Honorable Ronald Ficarrotta, Chief Judge 13th Judicial Circuit.
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6 years
Happy to work with @tampapd and @usfpdtampa for enhanced DUI enforcement this Labor Day Weekend. Please be responsible, don’t drink and drive.
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2 years
FLORIDA STRONG: Proud to stand with my public safety partners tonight as the @Buccaneers recognize first responders who are working tirelessly to help those affected by #Hurricanelan .
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4 years
On this 4th of July, let’s take a moment to show thanks for those who protect our freedom and respect the freedom of others. Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸
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4 years
If you are at University Mall, disburse now.
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@ChadChronister
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4 years
What we saw last night are individuals who hijacked peaceful, lawful protesting to incite acts of crime and violence. These rioters will not continue to spread fear and lawlessness in Hillsborough County for even one more night!
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6 years
This morning we deployed our second wave of deputies, gear and supplies in support of Hurricane Michael relief. You can not imagine the pride I feel at knowing our men and women are quietly helping make a difference to those who have lost everything.
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5 years
Graduating Class 1806 taking their Oath, welcome Deputies to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
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4 years
Such a special moment, having your badge pinned for the first time by family and friends. - Law Enforcement Class 1905 Graduation and Swearing In Ceremony
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Honored to have such a great law enforcement partner, Chief Brian Dugan and the men and women of @tampapd , the Gasparilla Children’s Parade was a huge success! #Teamwork
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5 years
From our family to yours, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with peace, love, and laughter.
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6 years
My good friend @WWE Superstar @TitusONeilWWE is such an amazing person, his heart is filled with nothing but love and compassion for our community, I am excited for the great things we will do together for Tampa Bay and honored to have his endorsement.
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2 years
5 decades of selfless service, congratulations @PolkCoSheriff Sheriff Grady Judd and thank you for your steadfast commitment to protect and serve, and your tremendous dedication to the citizens of Polk County.
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6 years
Meet our newest Jail Commander, promoted to the rank of Major, Melissa Moore, so proud of you!
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7 years
Being appointed Sheriff by @FLGovScott was an honor - but now it’s time to earn your vote and confidence. I am officially a candidate!
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5 years
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas.
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6 years
Deputy Brian Bass will be dearly missed by his HCSO Family, he touched so many lives. Thank you @CityofPlantCity Fire Department for the most honorable display as we say goodbye to a good man!
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Traffic Stop: Aggressive driving will not be tolerated in Hillsborough County and if you pass me driving aggressively, I will pull you over! This behavior is not only dangerous for the driver and their passengers, but also the other innocent motorists on the roadway.
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2 years
An exciting weekend to be at Florida State University, as @AGAshleyMoody was recognized for her relentless efforts to end Human Trafficking. I am proud to serve on her Statewide Council on Human Trafficking and thank you @floridastate for honoring our Attorney General.
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Deputy Santos recalls the moments leading up to and the impact as the suspect ambushed and tried to murder him and his partner Corporal Brito, with a vehicle.
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