Chad Chronister, Sheriff

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 Second Arrest Made in Brandon Shooting Investigation Sep 11, 2026 Update: September 11, 2026 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a second suspect in connection with a... Read More 27 Impaired Drivers Arrested Over Labor Day Weekend Sep 08, 2026 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint-agency enforcement operation to remove impaired drivers from roads and waterways... Read More Death Investigation Underway in Tampa Sep 03, 2026 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting resulting in a death in Tampa. On September 3, 2026, at 5... 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 Accreditation for 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