Deputy Peter Papas was born in Clearwater, Florida, and is a lifelong resident of Pinellas County. He attended Florida State University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology. After graduating college, Deputy Papas began his career in law enforcement in 2014 with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). While at MCSO, Deputy Papas was a member of the Crisis Response Team and was a Community Policing Deputy on Anna Maria Island. After gaining experience working for MCSO, he decided to transfer back home and was hired by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Papas has been on the Community Policing Unit for nearly two years at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and enjoys working closely with city officials and community leaders.