{"id":359232,"date":"2026-07-31T20:07:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/359232\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:07:13","slug":"hillsborough-sheriffs-indian-advisory-council-banquet-aims-to-bridge-the-gap-with-law-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/359232\/","title":{"rendered":"Hillsborough Sheriff\u2019s Indian Advisory Council banquet aims to \u2018bridge the gap\u2019 with law enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Indian Advisory Council will bring business<\/a> owners, community leaders and law enforcement together Sept. 16 for an awards<\/a> banquet supporting the council\u2019s work with children and families across Hillsborough County.<\/p>\n

The event, scheduled for 5 p.m. at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, is the council\u2019s principal fundraiser and supports its broader mission of strengthening trust between the Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Indian community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe council was created to give back to children in Title I schools throughout Hillsborough County while also bridging the gap between law enforcement and the Indian community,\u201d said Kuleen Shah, the council\u2019s co-chair.<\/p>\n

\"HillsboroughHillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister joins Indian Advisory Council members and guests at last year\u2019s awards banquet. (Courtesy photo)<\/p>\n

The council\u2019s outreach is not limited to Indian students or schools with large Indian populations, Shah said. Its work supports children in need at Title I schools throughout the county.<\/p>\n

The organization also maintains a relationship with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and works to make community members more aware of the assistance available to them. Shah said trust remains an important barrier because people experiencing difficulties do not always disclose what they are going through or ask for help.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes people are in need but do not speak up,\u201d Shah said. \u201cBuilding trust and making sure people know where they can turn for help are important parts of what we do.\u201d<\/p>\n

The council serves as a connection between the Sheriff\u2019s Office and a growing Indian community that includes business owners, professionals and families across Hillsborough County. By strengthening those relationships, the organization aims to make it easier for people to seek assistance when they need it.<\/p>\n

The banquet will include networking, awards, presentations, speeches, entertainment, dinner, an auction and raffles. Shah, who has attended the event during each of the past three years, said it has consistently received support from sponsors and members of the local business community.<\/p>\n

The council is also working to involve more young Indian Americans and expand participation among area businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to engage more young people and bring more businesses into the organization,\u201d Shah said.<\/p>\n

The Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Indian Advisory Council Awards Banquet will begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Motor Enclave, 6500 Motor Enclave Way in Tampa. Presale tickets are $150, and tickets will not be available at the door.<\/p>\n

The council\u2019s leadership<\/a> includes President Jay Patel, Chair Ami Patel and Co-Chair Kuleen Shah, with Dr. Vipul Kabaria and Dr. C.J. Patel serving as advisers. Emotional Vaccines and Morgan Automotive Group are featured as sponsors.<\/p>\n

Tickets and additional information are available by contacting Shah at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or 813-486-4129.<\/p>\n

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