We want to give a big shoutout to the nursing staff at our nationally accredited healthcare program located within the Pinellas County Jail. Thank you for upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism. Happy National Nurses Week!

Do you recognize these two suspects? They beat up a teenager and stole his bicycle after a near-collision. They followed him for several blocks before the attack. One man wore what appeared to be a security type uniform. Call 727-562-4242 if you can help detectives identify them.

Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun! Please do not disturb nesting sites and keep our beaches smooth and obstacle-free when leaving. That means filling in your holes and knocking down your sand castles so hatchlings can make it to gulf safely after hatching! 🐢

Saluting our heroes behind the scenes - the hardworking men and women who keep the Pinellas County Jail functioning seamlessly. As we mark National Correctional Officers Week, join us in celebrating our devoted detention deputies for their invaluable yet often unseen service.

Hurricane season starts next month. Create an emergency preparedness kit. Be sure to include your important documents, water, non-perishable foods, flashlight, batteries, radio & hygiene products. Pack supplies for your furry friends. bit.ly/PreparePinellas #FloodplainFriday

Time is running out to apply for the 2024 Youth Academy!

Applications are due by May 10th. Download it here bit.ly/3JLUFIR

For more information on the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Cadets Unit #900 and the academy visit pcsoweb.com/cadets

***UPDATE: Dillon has been located and is safe***

Detectives Investigate Inmate Death; Death Does Not Appear Suspicious In Nature: bit.ly/4dj8e09

DEPUTIES NEED THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING : 26 year old Dillon Nelson left the Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital at 11405 Seminole Blvd in Largo. Dillon was on foot. Anyone who has seen Dillon or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact PCSO at 727-582-6200.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony Today for Six Deputies:
These deputies are assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau, Judicial Operations Bureau and the Department of Detention and Corrections.
bit.ly/3Up0UHx

Join us one week from today for our 34th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial. At 10 AM, we will honor fallen officers of Pinellas County. This event will take place at the Administration Building in Largo, and will also be live on Facebook.

Event page: bit.ly/3JFvdVl.

Moving over isn't just for the road; it's for the water, too. Keep everyone safe by reducing your speed to a minimum wake when you're within 300 feet of an emergency or law enforcement vessel with their lights on, or a construction vessel with an orange flag displayed.

Detectives Investigate an Apparent Murder-Suicide in Palm Harbor: bit.ly/3UHSlcp

Class 20 of Sheriff's Teen Citizens Academy ended Saturday with an exciting day at the range and the K-9 compound. Through STCA, teens also get hands-on with defensive tactics, forensics, and more.

Apps for Class 21 are open! Visit pcsoweb.com/stca to sign up today.

Time is running out! You only have until 4/28 to apply and qualify for the $15,000 bonus for new detention recruits.

We also have an incredible $20,000 signing bonus for pre-certified detention deputies.

Head to pcsoweb.com/careers for all of the details.

Today, April 27th, is DEA National Take Back Day! Gather up your unused or expired medications and stop by one of 10 sites participating from 10 AM - 2 PM!

Please take your medications out of the original containers and place them in a plastic zip style bag for collection.

Detectives Arrest a Former Clearwater Firefighter for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

View full release here: bit.ly/3UhuIWH

Pinellas is full of golf cart communities. Laws about golf carts vary from city to city, so if you are heading out on the cart anytime soon make sure you know the laws that pertain to your community - check with your city.

Read the full story at pcsoweb.com/insidethestar

Saturday, April 27th, is DEA National Take Back Day! Gather up your unused or expired medications and stop by one of 10 sites participating from 10 AM - 2 PM!

Please take your medications out of the original containers and place them in a plastic zip style bag for collection.

Deputy Demperio gets some ridiculous calls as a desk deputy. Still, she says she would never tell someone not to call about anything.

The latest issue of Inside the Star covers the ins and outs of being a desk deputy. Visit pcsoweb.com/insidethestar to read the story.