Market Research Report: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Company Overview

• Name: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

• Mission: "Leading The Way For A Safer Pinellas"

• Founded: The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office was established in 1912.

• Key People:

• Sheriff: Bob Gualtieri (2011 - Present)

• Headquarters:

• Sheriff’s Administration Building: 10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo

• North District Office: 2496 Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin

• Number of Employees: Over 2,800

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Law enforcement and public safety, including a pioneering role in the use of facial recognition technology and high marks in national, professional accreditation in law enforcement, corrections, and inmate health care.

Products and Services

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office does not produce or sell products in the conventional sense, but it offers a range of law enforcement and community services:

• Law Enforcement Services:

• Enforcement of laws in unincorporated areas and contracted cities

• Sheriff’s deputies have countywide jurisdiction

• Community Services:

• Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking (SPOT)

• Operation Medicine Cabinet for safe disposal of medications

• School Resource Deputies and Youth Services Section

• Judicial and Correctional Services:

• Provides court security

• Sole keeper of the county jail in many counties

• Programs:

• Sheriff's Citizens Academy

• Neighborhood Watch

• Volunteers in Partnership (VIPs)

• Police Athletic League

• Teen Driver Challenge

• Business Watch

No additional key features are provided.

Recent Developments

• Investigations and Arrests:

• Recent activities include fraud investigations, arrest of individuals involved in crimes against children, and bomb threat cases.

• Swearing-In Ceremony:

• A recent ceremony was held for the swearing-in of six new deputies.

• Operation Medicine Cabinet:

• A recently held event collected 533.7 pounds of medications.

• Technology and Innovation:

• The agency is a leader in the implementation of facial recognition technology and continues to innovate in areas of automation and security.

• Partnerships:

• Collaborations with Clearwater Police Department, Pinellas County Consumer Protection, and licensing boards for extensive investigations.

No information on new products or features was available.