Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
Public Relations Bureau
- Community Programs Section

What:
Sheriff Gualtieri announces the launch of the PCSO Discovery Day program for children living in Pinellas County.

When:
The program will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...

Where:
The program will be held at the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

How/Why:
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced the launch of the PCSO Discovery Day program. The program will provide Pinellas County children the opportunity to take a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Participants will receive a welcome from PCSO staff before separating into groups and experiencing four “education stations”. These stations will include PCSO vehicle displays, a modified version of the Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) course to see if they have what it takes to be a deputy sheriff, a hands-on crime scene investigation experience and the opportunity to take on the Targeted Response Against Distracted Driving (T.R.A.D.D.) course.

“We launched the Sheriff’s Teen Citizens Academy a few years ago and have had a lot of success with it, but as we’re out there (in the community) we hear from parents with children who have a lot of interest in law enforcement but aren’t old enough for the teen program,” said Sheriff Gualtieri. “This program will give younger kids the opportunity to learn more about law enforcement and most importantly, have positive interactions with our members in the process,” he added. 

The first Discovery Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The program is open to children that reside in Pinellas County, ages 8 to 13. Each participant must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the program. There are 52 spots available and they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Applications are available at the link below, and are being accepted through July 28, 2017, or when the program is full, whichever comes first. For questions or additional information, please call Community Programs at (727) 582-6612.

Applications:  http://pcsoweb.com/data/sites/1/media/pdf/2017_dd_application_print.pdf