Mapping Database of Sex Offenders This feature provides a database that can create maps of where sex offenders or predators live in relation to schools, homes, day-care centers and other search selections. Sex Offender info

The Department of Justice & Consumer Services was formed through the merging of Justice Coordination and Consumer Protection in April of 2003. The department covers four key areas within criminal justice including Justice Coordination, Consumer Mediation, Regulatory Services, and Criminal Investigations.

Office of Justice Coordination		Office of Consumer Protection
Performing Policy Analysis and Planning Functions Public Safety Contract Management Grant Management Project Coordination Specialty Projects and Analyses		Mediation of Consumer Complaints Criminal Investigations of Consumer Fraud Regulatory enforcement for Charitable Solicitation, Bingo, Fortunetelling, Price Gouging, Towing, Moving and Adult Use Ordinances. Consumer Education

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Red Flags Rule
The Red Flags Rule is an anti-fraud regulation,requiring “creditors” and “financial institutions” with covered accounts to implement programs to identify, detect, and respond to the warning signs, or “red flags,” that could indicate identity theft. The financial regulatory agencies, including the FTC, developed the Rule, which was mandated by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA). FACTA’s definition of “creditor” includes any entity that regularly extends or renews credit – or arranges for others to do so – and includes all entities that regularly permit deferred payments for goods or services. The FTC’s Red Flags Web site, www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule, offers resources to help businesses understand the Rule.

Justice & Consumer Services is responsible for coordinating the Oversight Board for Pinellas County.  For additional information, please contact us at 727-464-6200.