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Hernando County is located on the West coast of Central Florida. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to a population of approximately 186,000, including the City of Brooksville. This is an increase of nearly 318% since 1980, and Hernando continues to be regarded as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is committed to responding to the needs of the citizens of Hernando County. Our mission is to maintain peace and order, safeguard life and property, and protect individual rights through the delivery of professional services. The measure of our service will be judged by the community.
Senior Administrative Officer Brian Moyer began his law enforcement career with the Pasco Sheriff's Office as a patrol deputy in 1984. He became one of the county's first two school resource officers in 1987 and was promoted to sergeant in 1989. He served as sergeant or lieutenant in School Resource, Patrol, Crimes Against Children, Professional Standards, Court Services, and Youth Services. In 2001 he was selected to oversee countywide school safety and security in a partnership between the Sheriff's Office and School Board, a position he held for over five years until his promotion to captain. After serving as a commander of Administrative Services, Criminal Investigations, and District I Patrol, Captain Moyer completed his 29-year tenure in Pasco County in 2014 and joined the Hernando County Sheriff's Office in February of 2015. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Troy University. He is a certified law enforcement instructor and has served as an adjunct instructor at Pasco-Hernando State College, Rasmussen College, and Clearwater Christian College, as well as teaching school crisis response in five states.
Information Technology Director Matthew Balogh has been an employee of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office since 2002. He has held several positions in the Information Technology Section including Computer Technician, Network Support Technician and Network Administrator. He became the agency's Director of Information Technology in 2012. He received an associate degree in information technology computer network systems from ITT Technical Institute in 2002 and a bachelor's degree in management from Hodges University in 2010. In 2018 Director Balogh achieved certification as a Government Chief Information Officer and he holds several IT certifications including MCSE and CCNA. Matthew strives to implement new technology that benefits the core goals of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office IT Section is an 9-member team that is responsible for maintaining the mission critical systems of the Sheriff's Office. Some of the many systems the team maintains include:
Director of Communication Daryl Recker joined the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in 2021, and manages both the agency’s E9-1-1 consolidated communications center and the Central Records Unit. He also serves as the County’s appointed E9-1-1 Coordinator. Mr. Recker is a U.S. Army veteran with a passion for helping people, and found his calling in 2002 after becoming a 9-1-1 operator. Mr. Recker’s certifications include Communications Training Officer, Emergency Number Professional, and Advanced GIS Specialist, and he holds an Associate of Arts degree in business management and leadership from Grand Rapids Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. The HCSO Emergency Communications Center is a team of 50 civilian personnel dedicated to sending law enforcement, fire, or EMS responders to provide assistance to the citizens of Hernando County. The Central Records Unit is comprised of 22 civilian personnel with two different areas of expertise. Records personnel maintain and disseminate information, including public information requests, and perform validations for entries into law enforcement databases; Automated Records Management System (ARMS) personnel transcribe reports from deputies in the field, providing immediate entry into the Sheriff’s Office records system.
Comptroller Terri McClanahan joined the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 as the Finance Director, having served in a similar position at Spring Hill Fire and Rescue until it was absorbed by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners in 2011. Terri began her career in governmental accounting in 2003 as an Accounting Supervisor for the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners. In 2004 she became the Proprietary Funds Accountant for the Hernando County Clerk of Circuit Courts and then joined Hernando County government as the Assistant Director of the Office of Management and Budget in 2006. Terri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Saint Leo University. She is a Certified Government Finance Officer and a Certified District Manager in the state of Florida. Active memberships include the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA), along with the Nature Coast Chapter of the FGFOA.
As a member of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Terri was promoted to Comptroller in 2015 and continues to oversee the Finance Section which is responsible for all phases of budgeting, accounting and reporting, payroll, and fiscal control activities. Finance maintains all financial records for the Sheriff’s Office and works diligently to secure and monitor grants for additional funding.
Human Resources Director Robert Littrell joined the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in 2021. He brings a variety of human resources experience from active duty U.S. Army, manufacturing, private corrections, legal services and most recently, the fire service. He served as the Manager of Human Resources at the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, which held contracts for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service, as well as transfers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. While there, he contributed to many corporate initiatives in quality assurance, policy writing, and auditing tools. Mr. Littrell’s public service and local government experience was acquired as the Human Resource Manager for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District in Lee County, Florida. He was the agency’s lead labor negotiator, with counsel, and was heavily involved in many areas of administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a focus in human resources from Kent State University and Mr. Littrell obtained the designation of Florida Association of Special Districts Certified District Manager in 2020.
The Human Resources Section is responsible for personnel management from recruiting through retirement. Our very high standards for selection and retention ensure only the best-qualified candidates are privileged to serve the community. In turn, we provide administrative support and offer a variety benefits promoting wellness and quality of life for our team, and their families, enabling them to focus on their mission.