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Sheriff Directory

Sheriff Patrick Breeden (R)

County Details

  • County Seat: Bushnell
  • Population: 129,752

Education

Graduate, South Sumter High School; A.A.S. in Police Technology; B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration; Saint Leo Command Officer Management Program; Florida Sheriffs Institute Commanders Academy.

Career

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, 35 years: served in Corrections, Patrol, K-9, Criminal Investigations, Special Investigations Unit, Special Operations, and SWAT Team; Major, 2019; Undersheriff, 2023; Elected Sheriff, 2025.

Honors and Affiliations

Quote from Your Sheriff

“I am honored and humbled to serve as your Sumter County Sheriff. As Sheriff, I will keep Sumter a safe place to work, play, and raise your family.”
~ Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Breeden