Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

We kicked off the fall session of the Sheriff's Teen Citizens Academy with an action-packed morning! Teens got a look at the defensive tactics our deputies use to stay safe and even got to try some of their moves, and also had a blast testing their skills in the thrilling Use of Force Simulator! They were then treated to exciting presentations from our SWAT team and Flight Unit. This 4-week program, held on consecutive Saturdays, gives 14- to 18-year-olds a unique, behind-the-scenes look at PCSO operations, including Forensics, K-9, and more! For more details and to sign your teen up for the next one, visit pcsoweb.com/stca.

Due to the operational needs and ongoing efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Helene, we are canceling our National Night Out events. Thank you all for your understanding and support.

We're hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators and currently offering a $1,500 hiring bonus! In this role, you'll handle emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch the appropriate services, and monitor radio channels to ensure officer safety. You'll also assist law enforcement by providing information on warrants, licenses, vehicle registrations, and more. Plus, you'll coordinate with other agencies and issue BOLO alerts. Join our team and help keep our community safe! Visit https://bit.ly/4e5rAFS to learn more and apply. If you have any questions about the position, please contact HR at employment@pcsonet.com or 727-582-6208.

So fingerprints were collected at a crime scene, what happens next? Those prints take a trip over to our Automated Fingerprint Imaging System (AFIS) Division and are given to a latent print examiner. National Forensic Science Week is a time to recognize the hard work of our forensic science specialists and latent print examiners. Without both of these teams, cases don't get solved.

Shining a light on our unseen protectors this National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to our law enforcement analysts tirelessly sifting through crime trends and providing invaluable insights to deputies and detectives. The work you do is pivotal to the success of our investigations and ultimately the safety of the county!

This National Forensic Science Week, we thought we'd share one of the incredible tools we have at our disposal to aid in the documentation and collection of evidence at a crime scene. FARO essentially recreates a crime scene you can visit and walk through. This allows detectives, attorneys, and even juries the opportunity to revisit the crime scene and all the evidence exactly as it was.

Members of our Negotiator Response Team (NRT) joined crisis negotiator teams from all over the state in attending the 2024 Crisis Negotiation Seminar & Challenge in Hillsborough County this week. Teams engaged in a series of presentations and case studies relative to contemporary issues in crisis negotiation as well as an intense, full-scale scenario, held at the Amalie Arena, that gave them the opportunity to put the skills they learned into practice. NRT is a call-out team made up sworn members that respond to calls where a person is in crisis - they may be threatening suicide or they are a violent subject has barricaded themselves with a hostage. They are called to deescalate the situation and bring a peaceful resolution. Often deploying alongside SWAT, these members are known to have incredible active-listening skills, empathy, and determination to help people in crisis. We are so thankful to have these highly trained and caring members helping the citizens of Pinellas. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

National Forensic Science Week encourages us to recognize the important role that proper forensic science plays in the investigation of crime throughout the nation. At PCSO we are proudly accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board for our forensic disciplines of crime scene investigations and friction ridge detail. We are thrilled to have the members of our Forensic Science Division and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Division as a part of the PCSO family. Thank you for all that you do!

We are looking for criminal justice specialists to work at our jail facility! If you've ever had an interest in working law enforcement or supporting law enforcement this could be the role for you! Someone in this role: Monitors video and audio equipment Operates security gates and doors Verifies all personnel and visitors are appropriately badged For more information and to apply visit https://bit.ly/4dXfxdM. Questions? Contact HR at 727-582-6208.

Rev your engines, National Night Out is just around the corner! Get an up-close look at our fantastic fleet and soak in the brilliant displays from our partner agencies. Top it off with a special K-9 demo at 6 PM! Head over on Tuesday, October 1st in Dunedin or Thursday, October 3rd in Seminole and hear how the 15th largest sheriff's office in the country keeps the community safe with our various tools and vehicles. Click the links to see what each community event has in store. 📍Dunedin - Highlander Park - October 1st https://lnkd.in/g4m83nwZ 📍Seminole - Seminole Rec Center - October 3rd https://lnkd.in/gjT-RsJS We hope to see you there!