Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Promotion Ceremony Recognizing Nine Sheriff’s Office Members (24-051)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Sheriff Bob Gualtieri hosted a promotion ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2024, recognizing nine 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 on their fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters who were promoted.

The following members were promoted:

Promoted to Sergeant:

Sergeant Crystal Ankrum
Sergeant Christopher Fraser
Sergeant Brian Kirchgraber

Promoted to Lieutenant:

Lieutenant William Angus
Lieutenant David Hawthorn
Lieutenant Robert Staples

Promoted to Captain:

Captain Freddie Hayes
Captain David Stang

Civilian Promotion:
Katelyn Ulmer – Assistant Communications Center Supervisor

Calling or texting 911 connects you to law enforcement, fire rescue, and EMS. Use 911 for any emergency, including crimes in progress, fires, critical medical situations, and serious vehicle crashes.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office also has a non-emergency number – 727-582-6200 – for crimes that are not in progress, and for general information. If you are unsure whether your situation is a true emergency, please call 911 and the call taker will determine if you need emergency assistance.