Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony Today for 13 Deputies (25-135)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri administered the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony today and welcomed 13 new deputies to the agency. These deputies are assigned to the Department of Detention and Corrections, the Patrol Operations Bureau, and the Judicial Operations Bureau.

The ceremony was held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

Family members, friends and command staff were in attendance for this special event.

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