Sheriff's Citizens Academy
The Sheriff's Citizens Academy (SCA) is a 10-week program for Pinellas County residents that offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 15th largest sheriff's office in the country. Classes are held on Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. depending on the subject matter. The program is completely free of charge and includes a meal each class night.
Participants have the opportunity to
- Meet Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
- Go behind the scenes of Patrol Operations including the K-9 Unit, SWAT Team, Marine Unit, and Flight Unit
- Learn the same defensive tactics taught to Pinellas County deputies
- Experience the Titanium Training System and decide whether to shoot or not shoot
- See the latest in forensics and biometric technology
- Train to shoot the same handguns our deputies do with your own firearms instructor
- Climb behind the wheel of a police cruiser to learn law enforcement driving techniques
- Take a peek inside Investigative Operations
- Find out what it takes to keep four Pinellas County courthouses secure
- Tour the Pinellas County Jail - the 28th largest jail system in the country
