Troop C Headquarters is currently located in Tampa, commanded by Major Richard Benton. Troop C consists of the seven Florida counties along the Gulf of Mexico: Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, and Pinellas.

Major Richard Benton Troop Commander Contact Information

Troop C is separated into five districts: Tampa, Lakeland, Land O Lakes, Brooksville, and Pinellas Park. The Tampa and Pinellas Park districts, which cover Hillsborough County and Pinellas County is commanded by Captain Heather Glenny. The Brooksville and Land O Lakes districts cover Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Sumter counties and is commanded by Captain Jonathan Young. The Lakeland District, which covers Polk County is commanded by Captain Kristina Quenneville. Additionally, the troops DUI squad, Contraband Interdiction Unit, and Motor Unit are also commanded by Captain Quenneville.

Troop C is one of Florida’s largest and most active areas of the state with a force of over 200 troopers. Working with scores of local and federal law enforcement agencies to provide the safest environment possible for the area’s citizens and visitors alike, every member in Troop C is highly committed to the patrol’s core values of Courtesy, Service, and Protection.

Captain Kristina Quenneville Lakeland & Special Operations District Commander Contact Information

Captain Jonathan Young Brooksville & Land O’ Lakes District Commander Contact Information

Captain Heather Glenny Tampa & Pinellas Park District Commander Contact Information

Sergeant Steve Gaskins Public Affairs Contact Information

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