Deputies with the Sheriff’s Patrol Operations Bureau are the most visible representatives of the Sheriff’s Office in Pinellas County. The green and white cruisers are on patrol throughout the unincorporated area and in 12 cities under contract with the Sheriff’s Office for primary law enforcement services.
The Patrol Operations Bureau has two primary locations:
Central District Station
Sheriff’s Administration Building
10750 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33778
Patrol: 727-582-6123
Administrative Line: 727-582-6200
North District Station
737 Louden Ave.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Patrol: 727-582-6942
Administrative Line: 727-582-6200
The cities currently under contract with the Sheriff’s office for primary law enforcement services are:
- Belleair Beach
- Belleair Bluffs
- Belleair Shore
- Dunedin
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Madeira Beach
- North Redington Beach
- Redington Beach
- South Pasadena
- Oldsmar
- Safety Harbor
- Seminole
Among the many patrol functions include Community Policing, Traffic Enforcement, School Resource Deputies assigned to schools in the Sheriff’s jurisdiction, Community Services, and Community Education. The Sheriff’s Marine Unit, Flight Section, K-9 teams and Environmental Lands Unit also provide services countywide and assist other law enforcement agencies.
Patrol also provides Off-Duty Detail opportunities for community event organizers requiring traffic assistance or additional security.
Citizens who wish to volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office can provide a service to patrol deputies and their community by joining the Citizens Patrol. The program requires a background check and extensive training on Sheriff’s Office systems.
Patrol offers many other programs which offer citizens a chance to learn more about the Sheriff’s Office and work or volunteer side by side with deputy sheriffs. To learn more about the Citizens Academy, the Sheriff’s Advisory Board, Neighborhood Watch and more, call Community Services at 727-582-2222.
The primary Patrol contact numbers are:
Central District (Largo)
(727) 582-6123
North District (Dunedin)
(727) 582-6942
Off Duty Detail
(727) 582-6100
