Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Promotion Ceremony Recognizing 5 Sheriff’s Office Members (25-047)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Sheriff Bob Gualtieri hosted a promotion ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025, recognizing 5 newly promoted Sheriff’s Office members.

The promotion ceremony was held at the Sheriff’s Administration Building, located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo. As part of the promotion ceremony, family members and friends pinned new badges and presented plaques to the newly promoted.

Promoted to Lieutenant:
Nicholas Forgione

Promoted to Sergeant:
Cindy Kakalow
Brian Belcher

Ashley Luth – Assistant Forensic Science Supervisor
William Rogers – Inmate Records Supervisor

Attached is a photo of the promoted members.

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