The Brief
- Anthony Collins has been chosen as the Director of Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Schools, overseeing security operations for the nation’s seventh-largest school district.
- Collins resigned from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in 2025 after admitting someone else completed about half of his coursework while attending the FBI National Academy.
- Collins replaces retiring former Tampa Police Assistant Chief John Newman and begins the job Wednesday, overseeing security at more than 300 school facilities countywide.
TAMPA, Fla. – Anthony Collins officially began his new role as Director of Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Public Schools.
What we know:
In the position, Collins will oversee security operations across the district, which is the seventh-largest school system in the nation. His responsibilities include helping ensure the safety and security of students, staff and visitors at more than 300 school facilities throughout Hillsborough County.…