Sheriff’s Office Assists in Protest Response at University of South Florida

Hillsborough County, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist with an unsanctioned protest at the University of South Florida. After repeatedly ignoring dispersal commands, HCSO was able to identify several agitators and assist USF police with taking them into custody.

Sheriff Chad Chronister stated that violent or unsanctioned protests on university campuses will not be tolerated.