Sheriff Chronister was appointed by Florida governor Rick Scott on September 30, 2017, to fill the position after the retirement of David Gee.

The Department of Patrol Services consists of five district offices[6] serving different geographical areas of unincorporated Hillsborough County.

North East West South Central Lutz Greater Northdale Lake Magdalene Pebble Creek University Uptown East Lake Seffner Thonotosassa Mango Dover Valrico Egypt Lake-Leto Citrus Park Town 'n' Country West Chase Keystone Gibsonton Fish Hawk Lithia Wimauma Sun City Center Ruskin Progress Village Orient Park Brandon Riverview [9] The Reserve II Deputy Program is a uniformed Sheriff's Office support organization open to all persons age 21 and older, on an equal-opportunity basis.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office takes great pride in the reserve II deputies civic spirit and willingness to serve.

Each reserve II deputy must serve a minimum of 20 volunteer hours each month on assigned duties.

In July 2004, the 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) facility was completely remodeled with state-of-the-art ergonomic workstations and new computers with flat panel LCD monitors.

This new systems have significantly expanded the capabilities of both the dispatcher and patrol deputy by allowing them to rapidly share information, efficiently coordinate resources using full-color dynamic displays, and improve officer safety.

[citation needed] The Department of Detention Services is composed of two major facilities and a work release center.

[citation needed] The Orient Road Jail has three command areas within the 636,000-square-foot (59,100 m2) facility with a rated capacity of 1,711.

Each inmate completes property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing, and classification interview during the booking process.

[citation needed] Directly across from the Orient Road Jail, the Work Release Center houses reduced-custody inmates.

Trustee labor includes maintaining the facility grounds, food preparation, washing county cars, and sanitation.

These individuals must meet strict guidelines and undergo extensive background checks before being placed into the program.

[citation needed] HCSO deputies provide security at Hillsborough County Public Schools.

In accordance with Florida law, at least one deputy is stationed at every public middle and high school in Hillsborough County.

Fearing the violence would turn into another riot situation similar to that of Watts, California, Sheriff Beard asked Governor Claude Kirk to call out the National Guard.

[11] In 2006, sheriff's deputies, along with other law enforcement agencies arrested 52 members of the Caribbean American Club on racketeering charges.

[13] On 29 January 2008 Quadriplegic Brian Sterner was dumped from his wheelchair as he was being booked for an alleged traffic violation at the Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff's Office jail facility.

Surveillance video showed Sterner tumbling to the floor and officers searching his clothing as he lay prone.

On 11 September 2008, a mentally ill man was hog-tied by three sheriff's deputies and subjected to a number of electrical shocks.

The local medical examiner said that Roney Wilson died as a result of "delirium with agitation due to schizoaffective disorder."

[16] In 2008, sheriff's deputies and officers from the Temple Terrace Police Department lied on official documents regarding a routine arrest for driving under the influence.