PSO Updates School Safety, Deepfake Scams

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  Pasco Sheriff's Office released new school safety resources“JoinPSO.com AUGUST 2026 News.PascoSheriff.com Pasco County students are returning to class this month, but before they do, we’re giving you one last summer reading assignment. We highlight essential school safety information on our news site to start the school year safely.”
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  Pasco Sheriff's Office released warnings about AI deepfake scams“The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is sharing indicators of deepfake scams. For information on ways to combat this crime, click here.”
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  The release occurred in its August 2026 community updateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Pasco Sheriff's Office highlighted its K9 unit's recent hoist training“Pasco Sheriff’s Office K9 deputies recently completed hoist training with the U.S. Coast Guard. During the exercise, three of our K9s practice safely entering and deploying from the helicopter.”
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  The hoist training was with the U. S. Coast Guard“Pasco Sheriff’s Office K9 deputies recently completed hoist training with the U.S. Coast Guard.”
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  The hoist training began in 2021“Our partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard for this type of training began in 2021, and since then, we’ve regularly practiced together to maintain these advanced skills.”
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  The training aims to enhance search and recovery operations“Hoisting expands our capabilities during search and recovery operations, enabling our personnel to reach areas that are difficult to access from the ground.”
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  Pasco Sheriff's Office provided indicators of deepfake scams“Pasco Sheriff’s Office is sharing indicators of deepfake scams. For information on ways to combat this crime, click here. INDICATOR OF A DEEPFAKE SCAM You receive unsolicited contact that pressures you to send money or information immediately. They tell you to make a payment through wire transfer, gift card, payment apps, or cryptocurrency. The subject in the video makes unrealistic movements, shows no or only occasional blinking, and has shadows around the eyes. Listen for inconsistencies in language and for requests that are out of character.”
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  One indicator of deepfake scams is requests for immediate payments via wire transfer“You receive unsolicited contact that pressures you to send money or information immediately. They tell you to make a payment through wire transfer, gift card, payment apps, or cryptocurrency.”
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  Another indicator of deepfake scams is requests for immediate payments via gift cards“You receive unsolicited contact that pressures you to send money or information immediately. They tell you to make a payment through wire transfer, gift card, payment apps, or cryptocurrency.”
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  Another indicator of deepfake scams is unrealistic video movements in impersonation attempts“The subject in the video makes unrealistic movements, shows no or only occasional blinking, and has shadows around the eyes.”
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  Residents are urged to report suspected scams to PSO's Crime Tips Line“If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at https://www.pascosheriff.com/tips/.”
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  The Crime Tips Line number is 1-800-706-2488“If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at https://www.pascosheriff.com/tips/.”
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  Residents are urged to report suspected scams online at pascosheriff.com/tips“If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at https://www.pascosheriff.com/tips/.”