Politics & Government

VIDEO: Swope to Reinstate Fugitive Unit, Gualtieri Defends Cuts

Watch our videos to hear more from Pinellas County Sheriff Candidates Bob Gualtieri and Scott Swope regarding the recent elimination of the county's fugitive unit.

While serving as Chief Deputy for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 2009 Bob Gualtieri eliminated 16 positions in the fugitive unit, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The issue was brought up at the Meet the Candidates Forum in Gulfport. Watch our video to hear more from both candidates.

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