I’m excited to introduce myself in this month’s Pasco Sheriff’s Office newsletter. I’ve been in law enforcement for more than 30 years, including more than 14 years with PSO.
Through my time serving in law enforcement, I’ve witnessed the issues our community faces daily, and I’ve also had the honor of seeing how we come together to face some of our biggest challenges head-on.
Building strong communication with all of you contributes to protecting Pasco County. We’re committed to keeping you informed about critical information, such as public safety threats, as well as crime prevention measures we can all follow to stay safe. This essential information will remain available right here on our news site and on our PSO social media.
I’m looking forward to this next chapter, where we’ll continue to fight as one community to keep Pasco County citizens safe.
Thank you,
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Fraud Awareness page on the Pasco Sheriff’s Office website. In 2025, scams reported to our agency increased by 60% from the previous year. These crimes are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, which contributes to the rise in victimization.
With the addition of the Fraud Awareness page, we aim to reduce this number by increasing awareness. Click on the button below to view the site.
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, and when we say everyone, we mean everyone. Potential criminals use the busy holiday season as an opportunity to do some “shopping” of their own. Don’t let the grinches of the world ruin your holidays. Prepare for the potential criminal activity we frequently see during this season by reading this month’s article focused on Holiday Shopping Safety. Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, there are tips to help save your money and belongings from potential criminals.
School Resource Officer Cpl. Brian Tomasky received the Bucs Best Krewe Award last month in recognition of his heroic actions in the line of duty.
This award is presented each month to outstanding principals, teachers, and support staff members, like Cpl. Tomasky, who go above and beyond in their roles. Pasco County Schools, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, honors the recipients with a custom-signed game ball.
This is a well-deserved recognition and serves as a great example of the impactful work our School Resource Officers do every day. Congratulations to Cpl. Tomasky and all the other recipients!
Deputies are receiving an increasing number of reports of phone impersonation scams in which callers claim to be members of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
In these scams, potential victims are falsely informed that they are involved in an ongoing criminal investigation or that there is a warrant for their arrest. They are then told they must pay a fine via gift cards, PayPal, Bitcoin, Zelle, and similar methods.
These scams can appear very convincing. They use spoofed phone numbers, realistic-looking documents, and agency names found online to make their claims seem credible.
PSO stresses that these messages are not legitimate. We will never contact individuals for any form of payment to resolve issues, criminal or otherwise.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at https://www.pascosheriff.com/tips/.
PRESENTS FOR PASCO TOY DRIVE
It’s the season of giving and Pasco Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to join Walmart for the annual Presents for Pasco Toy Drive! Stop by on Saturday, December 12 or Sunday, December 13 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to make a donation. All donated toys go directly to Pasco’s children. While there, see emergency vehicles, meet PSO deputies and more!
Hudson Walmart
PSO has certified and civilian positions available, including full and part time opportunities! Check out current opportunities such as:
- Law Enforcement Deputy
- Construction Administrative Assistant
- F1RST Unmanned Aerial Systems Administrator
For all open career and volunteer opportunities available at PSO, visit JoinPSO.com today!
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. For telecommunication, dial 711 then provide TTY operator with our phone number: 727-844-7791.
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