Inside The Star

Inside the Star brings you a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, with articles about our most interesting units, our dedicated members, and all of the things PCSO is doing to keep our community safe. Inside the Star is published every other Tuesday. You can find it here, or get it delivered to your email by signing up here.

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February 10, 2026 Jail Laundry Does Loads of Work to Keep Inmate Clothes Clean

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January 27, 2026 Trajectory Analysis Penetrates the Secrets of Gun Crimes

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January 13, 2026 Tablets for Inmates Make Jail Safer

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December 30, 2025 Arson Unit has a Burning Desire to Solve Fire Crimes

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December 16, 2025 Investigative Tool Helps Get Confessions in Crimes Against Children

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December 02, 2025 Staying Safe This Holiday Season

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November 18, 2025 Dive Team Trains to Lift Submerged Vehicles

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November 04, 2025 “Like Chess Under Stress”: PAL Boxing Program Helps Kids Win in the Ring and Beyond

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October 21, 2025 Blood Pattern Analysis Tells the Story of Bloody Crimes

03-15-2022 The Women of PCSO: Lieutenant Kim Kilian

03-01-2022 The Women of PCSO: Lieutenant Debra Knighton

02-15-2022: Inspiring the Next Generation: Men in the Making

02-01-2022: Protect the Ones You Love: Keeping Your Children Safe on the Internet

01-18-2022: Becoming Top Dog: The Journey of PCSO’s Newest K-9 Deputies

01-04-2022: Sheriff Gualtieri: Have a safe and happy 2022

12-21-2021: The Elves with a Badge

12-07-2021: Kids Pedal Power: Making Bikes a Wheel-ality for Children In Need

11-23-2021: Crime Doesn't Pay. We Do.

11-09-2021: MAIT Team Brings Closure

10-26-2021: NOPE of Pinellas Partners with the PCSO to Prevent Narcotics Overdoses

10-12-2021: CPCA Focuses on Community Engagement During Crime Prevention Month

09-28-2021: Agency Tahoes Receive new Axon In-car Camera System

09-14-2021: Alternative Sentencing Unit Monitors Offenders

08-31-2021: Chaplains Care for Inmates’ Religious and Spiritual Needs

08-17-2021: Cold Case Unit Seeks Answers in Unsolved Violent Crimes

08-03-2021: Airport Unit Ensures Safe Travel in Pinellas

07-20-2021: New Parenting Class Launches at the Jail

07-06-2021: Working Behind the Scenes

06-22-2021: Reserve Deputies Continue Service After Retirement