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Law Enforcement Agencies in Pinellas County, FL

Visit the links below to learn more about law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County, Florida. The attorneys at Morris Law Firm, P.A. are focused on criminal defense in Pinellas County, FL. Our attorneys have represented clients who were arrested by the various law enforcement agencies throughout the county.

The thirteen law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County collectively employ more than 1,700 law enforcement officers. Each agency has different standard operating procedures and policies. Understanding these differences is an important part of your strategy when fighting the case.

Call us to find out more about possible defenses for your case. Call (727) 592-5885 today.


Cooperation between Pinellas County Law Enforcement Agencies

Many of the law enforcement agencies serving Pinellas County cooperate with each other by sharing a common report writing system, communications system and dispatching system. A mutual aid agreement exists between the leaders in these agencies and their respected government leaders.

The mutual aid agreement extends some types of law enforcement authority to officers acting outside of his or her territorial jurisdiction.


Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) serves the unincorporated areas in the county. PCSO also has contracts with the following cities to provide services to individuals and businesses within their city limits:

  • Belleair Beach
  • Belleair Bluffs
  • Belleair Shore
  • Dunedin
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Madeira Beach
  • North Redington Beach
  • Oldsmar
  • Redington Beach
  • Safety Harbor
  • St. Pete Beach
  • Seminole
  • South Pasadena

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

https://www.pcsoweb.com/

10750 Ulmerton Road

Largo, Florida 33778

(727) 582-6200


Local Police Departments in Pinellas County, FL

In addition to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, many cities and towns in Pinellas County have their own police department. These police departments often work with adjoining police departments, the sheriff’s office and the Florida Highway Patrol.


Belleair Police Department

Belleair Police Department

901 Ponce De Leon Blvd

Belleair, Florida 34616

(727) 588-3769 Ext 201


Pinellas County School District Police

Pinellas County School District Police

11111 Belcher Road South

Largo, FL 33773

Phone: (727) 547-7221


Clearwater Police Department

Clearwater Police Department

645 Pierce St.

Clearwater, Florida 33756

(727) 562-4242


Gulfport Police Department

Gulfport Police Department

2401 53rd Street South

Gulfport, Florida 33707

Non-emergency Phone Number: 727-582-6177


Indian Shores Police Department

Indian Shores Police Department(includes Redington Shores)

19305 Gulf Blvd

Indian Shores, FL 33785

Phone: (727) 595-5414


Kenneth City Police Department

Kenneth City Police Department

4600-58th Street

North Kenneth City, FL 33709

Phone: (727) 544-2564


Largo Police Department

Largo Police Department

201 Highland Ave

Largo, FL 33770

Phone: (727) 587-6730

Fax: (727) 586-7497


Pinellas Park Police Department

Pinellas Park Police Department

7700-59th Street North

Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Phone: (727) 541-0700


St. Petersburg Police Department

St. Petersburg Police Department

1300 First Avenue North

St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Phone: (727) 893-7588


Tarpon Springs Police Department

City of Tarpon Springs Police Department

444 S. Huey Ave.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Phone: (727) 938-2840


State-Level Law Enforcement Agencies in Pinellas County

In addition to the sheriff’s office and the local police departments, other state-level law enforcement agencies operating in Pinellas County include:

  • the Florida Department of Law Enforcement;
  • the Florida Highway Patrol;
  • the FDOT Office of Motor Carrier Compliance;
  • the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission;
  • the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation;
  • the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco;
  • the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Investigation;
  • the Florida Department of Financial Services;
  • the Division of Insurance Fraud, and
  • the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

After an investigation begins involving any of these law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.

The attorneys at Morris Law Firm, P.A. can represent you at every stage of the case. Call us to find out what we can do to present your side of the case to the investigating officer or detective.


Additional Resources

Pinellas Police Standards Council Members – Find the members of the Pinellas Police Standards Council for the thirteen (13) law enforcement agencies of Pinellas County. The Police Applicant Screening Service is located at the SPC Allstate Center at 3200 34th Street South, Suite 135 in St. Petersburg FL. Find information on the salary range. PASS provides background investigations of public safety applicants for employment consideration within the Pinellas County law enforcement community.


Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pinellas County, FL

Our attorneys represent clients being investigated by officers with following agencies:

We also represent clients investigated for traffic offenses and driver license related crimes by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our lawyers also represent clients under investigation by a state level law enforcement agency for any felony or misdemeanor case in the Tampa Bay area. Call (727) 592-5885 today to discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney at Morris Law Firm, P.A..

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