HCSO Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Chad Chronister | Tampa, FL Chad Chronister, Sheriff Sheriff's Biography 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 Inmate Death Under Investigation Sep 27, 2026 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate. Liam Thomas, 27, an inmate at the Orient Road... Read More Man Arrested after Lunging at Deputies with Knife Sep 25, 2026 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man who threatened to kill deputies and lunged at them with a knife. Read More 11x Convicted Felon Arrested after Crashing into School Bus while Fleeing Deputies Sep 23, 2026 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Tonnetta Evans, 54, an 11-time convicted felon, after she fled a traffic stop with a deputy... Read More View All News & Events Back to School Online Resource Center Keeping Our Kids Safe, Together READ MORE about Back to School Online Resource Center Online Traffic Complaint Online Traffic Complaint Program READ MORE about Online Traffic Complaint 2025 Annual Report Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office READ MORE about 2025 Annual Report File a Police Report Online Get Started READ MORE about File a Police Report Online Phones Down, Eyes Up Distracted Driving is Dangerous! READ MORE about Phones Down, Eyes Up Follow HCSO Facebook Instagram Facebook ESP YouTube Top Services Who's In Jail Find out who's currently in jail in Hillsborough County. Inquire Calls for Service View recent activity for crime, traffic accidents and house fires. Inquire File a Police Report Online Citizens can file an online police report for various categories. Get Started Commendation and Complaint Forms Submit a commendation or a complaint. Get Started CALEA Accreditation The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has received Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Accreditation represents the agency’s dedication to continued professionalism by complying with state-of-the-art standards that address policy and procedure, administration, operations, and support services in order to continue to enhance public service delivery. Let's Work Together! JOIN HCSO TODAY. Apply Now Loading Loading