Congratulations Bob Gualtieri, Sheriff of Pinellas County. Sheriff Gualtieri has been named the 2022 Sandra S. Hutchens Sheriff of the Year by the Major County Sheriffs of America. This recognition is a testament to his impact on the association and law enforcement on a national scale.

Sheriff Gualtieri has been an active member of the organization, serving on its executive board since 2018 and also as the previous president of the Florida Sheriff’s Association. Currently, he is a part of the legislative committee of the Florida Sheriff’s Association.

Apart from his association with the Major County Sheriffs of America, Sheriff Gualtieri holds a significant position as the chair of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission. The commission was formed in 2018 by the Florida legislature to improve school safety after the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

The Major County Sheriffs of America is an association of law enforcement officials from 113 of the largest sheriff’s offices in the country. The Sheriff of the Year award is named after California Sheriff Sandra S. Hutchens who passed away due to breast cancer in 2021.

Sheriff Gualtieri’s recognition by the Major County Sheriffs of America highlights his dedication and commitment towards serving the community and making it a safer place. We do the Sheriff’s bike Ride and Run With The Stars each year to help local families at Christmas. Check out some of the Ride and Run pics below showing some our local heroes at their very best. Congratulations Bob Gualtieri.