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

What: 
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri presents the 2018/2019 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 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

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

Child Protection Investigator 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.

Meritorious Service Award- Awarded for an intelligent act while attempting to save a life.

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.

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