Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
-Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

What: 
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri presents the 2017/2018 Agency Awards. The Annual Awards recognize courageous service, personal initiative in solving crime and outstanding public service.

When: 
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Where: 
The ceremony will be held at the City of Seminole Recreation Auditorium located at 9100 113^th Street North in Seminole.

How/Why:
This year’s ceremony will recognize over 220 individuals for their exemplary efforts throughout the year as well as the:

Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year

Detention Deputy of the Year

Forensic Science Specialist of the Year

Support Person of the Year

The Jackie Clement Award – Awarded for an outstanding performance by a support staff member in the Child Protection Investigations Unit.

Reserve Deputy of the Year

Citizen Recognition Awards

Agency members will also receive awards in the following categories:

Certificate of Professionalism – Awarded for dedication and professionalism exhibited in the performance of duty.

Gold Star Award – Awarded for an exemplary act or outstanding performance materially contributing to the good reputation of the Sheriff’s Office, or when a member is attempting to save a life in a non-threatening situation.

Unit Achievement Award – Awarded for excellence for a group effort in an investigation, arrest, or other group achievement which brings recognition to the Sheriff’s Office.

Excellent Service – Awarded for an intelligent, self-initiated act materially contributing to a valuable law enforcement accomplishment.

Exceptional Service – Awarded for an intelligent and heroic act involving grave personal danger.

Purple Heart Award – Awarded to members who in the line of duty sustain personal injuries inflicted by criminal means.

Combat Cross Award – Awarded for an act of exceptional heroism while engaged in combat with an adversary armed with a deadly weapon.

Media is invited to cover this event. For additional information please contact Sergeant Spencer Gross at wgross@pcsonet.com .