Florida sheriff turns down top DEA role offered by Trump
A local Florida law-enforcement leader declines high-ranking federal position offered by Trump administration. The sheriff decides to keep his current post in Hillsborough County
The law-enforcement landscape saw an unexpected shift when Chad Chronister – a long-time local-level police official turned down a high-profile federal position. The Hillsborough County sheriff (who has kept a low national profile) was hand-picked by president-elect Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration
In a quick turn of events Chronister made his decision public via social-media on tuesday evening: just 3 days after the initial selection. The sheriff whose career has been focused on local law-enforcement chose to maintain his current position instead of stepping onto the nations biggest anti-drug stage
This marks the second time a Trump administration pick has stepped away from consideration making it a notable development in the transition process. Chronister plans to continue his work in Hillsborough County where heʼs built his career-long experience in local police work
