hello my name is Spencer gross and I'm a sergeant in a public information office here at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office as the public information officer here Pinellas County Sheriff's Office we take pride in working with the media on a daily basis we issue news releases we set up press conferences we provide interviews to the media we obtain public records for the media and we take pride in providing the public with information as to what's occurring here at your sheriff's office on a daily basis like many of you when I'm not working I spend my spare time outdoors with my family usually camping fishing boating exercising or bicycling my family played a big role in be becoming a law enforcement officer I've had family members who have been in law enforcement and I've always had a great deal of respect for those in this line of work that's what led me into becoming a Pinellas County sheriff's deputy and I enjoy it immensely it's my pleasure to serve you thank you for taking the time to connect with us here on meet the Stars