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Detention Bureau Commander Profile: Captain Kevin Filipowicz

This document provides a professional biography for Captain Kevin Filipowicz, who was appointed as the Detention Bureau Commander for the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office in December 2025.

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Why It Matters

Residents can identify the leadership responsible for the management and operations of the DeSoto County jail facility.

Key Facts

  • Kevin Filipowicz was appointed as the Detention Bureau Commander in December 2025.
  • Filipowicz has been with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office since 2009.
  • Prior to his current role, Filipowicz served as Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant.
  • Filipowicz began his law enforcement career in 2003 at the Charlotte Correctional Institution.
  • Filipowicz holds certifications as a Breath Test Operator and a Certified Jail Inspector.
  • Filipowicz is a member of the Florida Gang Investigators Association and the Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
  • The Detention Bureau Commander's office is located at 208 East Cypress Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266.

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