Pickens County Sheriff's Office (SC)

Name

Pickens County Sheriff's Office (SC)

Legal name

Pickens County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://pickenssheriff.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Police Protection (92212), Correctional Institutions (92214)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety operations
• Criminal investigation services
• Detention and corrections
• Emergency response services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pickens County Sheriff's Office provides comprehensive county-wide law enforcement and public safety services to Pickens County, South Carolina, including 24/7 emergency response, uniform patrol, criminal investigations, detention/judicial services, specialized tactical operations (SWAT, K9, Marine, Aviation), school resource officer programs, victim services, and community engagement programs.

Product overview

Pickens County Sheriff's Office is a county law enforcement agency providing traditional police and public safety services. The organization does not offer commercial software products or technology services. Its public-facing digital presence consists of a government informational website powered by Revize, LLC, providing citizens access to department information, news, inmate search functionality via ZuercherPortal, and community engagement resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uniform Patrol Services County-wide patrol, emergency response, and visible law enforcement presence across Pickens County, including multiple teams (Adam, Charlie, Echo teams) providing 24/7 coverage.
• Criminal Investigation Services Investigations including Animal Enforcement, Directed Patrol/Community Action Team, Forensics, Sex Offender Unit, Special Operations, and Special Victims Unit for Pickens County.
• Detention and Judicial Services Pickens County Detention Center operations including inmate housing, medical care, visitation (at-home and in-person), contraband control, contacting inmates, and courthouse security.
• E-911 Communications Services 24/7 emergency communications and 911 dispatch services for Pickens County through the E-911 Communications Division within Administrative Support.
• Civil Process Services Service of civil papers, subpoenas, and legal process documents within Pickens County administered by the Administrative Support Division.
• Victim Services Support, advocacy, and resources for victims of crime in Pickens County, including connection to domestic violence resources such as Safe Harbor and Channel Missions' The Hiding Place.
• School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Placement of deputies in schools across the School District of Pickens County for student safety, mentorship, and school safety coordination.
• K9 Unit Services Multi-purpose K-9 team consisting of 4 dual-purpose dogs and two bloodhounds for article searches, drug detection, and tracking services for suspects and missing or endangered citizens.
• SWAT Services Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for high-risk law enforcement operations within Pickens County.
• Critical Response Team Crisis management and critical incident response team within the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
• Marine Unit Marine/water-based law enforcement and rescue services operating in waterways within Pickens County jurisdiction.
• Aviation Unit Aviation/air support for law enforcement operations and emergency response within Pickens County.
• Water Response Team (Swiftwater Rescue) Swiftwater rescue team for water-based emergency response operations.
• D.A.R.T. (Drug and Alcohol Resistance Team) Drug and Alcohol Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) youth-focused substance resistance and prevention program.
• Online Inmate Search and Information Portal Public-facing online inmate search portal via ZuercherPortal allowing citizens to look up inmate information and submit anonymous tips.
• Animal Enforcement Services Animal enforcement unit within the Criminal Investigation Division addressing animal-related law enforcement matters in Pickens County.
• Community Action Team (Directed Patrol Unit) Directed patrol unit focused on community-based policing initiatives and proactive engagement within Pickens County.
• Forensic Services Forensic evidence processing including DNA analysis support via partnership with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for criminal investigations.
• Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Sex offender registry compliance, registration, and monitoring within Pickens County.
• Special Victims Unit Dedicated unit for investigations and support related to special victims, including therapy dog program (Wyatt) for victim support.
• Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver program providing tracking devices and response for at-risk individuals (such as those with cognitive conditions) who are prone to wandering.
• FOIA Request Services Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request intake and processing for public records requests, including fee schedule and request form.
• Sheriff's Office Foundation and K9 Foundation Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charities supporting the K9 unit (additional K9s, equipment, training, veterinarian care, retired K9 quality of life) and broader Sheriff's Office Foundation initiatives.
• Neighborhood Watch Coordination Community crime prevention program linking neighborhoods with the Sheriff's Office for safety coordination and resident engagement.
• Youth Engagement Programs Youth-focused engagement and outreach programs, including the Youth Leadership Academy, intended to build positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
• Records Management Services Records management operations for the Sheriff's Office, handling criminal history records, incident documentation, and records requests.
• Professional Standards Internal affairs and professional standards oversight for the Sheriff's Office personnel conduct and accountability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully investigated and solved 2021 cold case murder through DNA evidence leading to arrest
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Clinton Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2023Assisted Pickens County Sheriff's Office in cold case murder investigation leading to arrest of suspect in Clinton, SC.
• U.S. Marshal's Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2023Apprehended murder suspect Jay'Kwon Tajeek Walker in Laurens County following DNA evidence linking to 2021 homicide of Trey Price.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2023Joint large-scale, multi-jurisdictional drug investigation with Pickens County Sheriff's Office and Greenville County Drug Enforcement Unit. Investigation led to seizure of 50+ kilograms of methamphetamine and federal prosecution.
• Greenville County Drug Enforcement UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative multi-jurisdictional drug investigation resulting in major methamphetamine trafficking arrests and federal prosecution.
• State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence testing and forensic analysis including DNA evidence processing for cold case investigations.
• Department of Homeland SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint investigation with Pickens County Sheriff's Office on child pornography case resulting in federal prosecution.
• Pickens Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative K9 unit deployment where Pickens Police Department K9 Boss provided positive alert leading to drug arrest.
• South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint home visits and warrant execution operations with Probation, Parole, and Pardon agents for drug investigations.
• Special Olympics South CarolinacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Law Enforcement Torch Run - 140-mile relay supporting Special Olympics athletes. Also Tiger Paw Polar Plunge participation.
• School District of Pickens CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Officer (SRO) program placing deputies in schools for safety and student support.
• Clemson University Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in 2024 Tiger Paw Polar Plunge for Special Olympics athletes.
• Easley Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in 2024 Tiger Paw Polar Plunge for Special Olympics athletes.
• Keowee Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in 2024 Tiger Paw Polar Plunge for Special Olympics athletes.
• Channel Missions' The Hiding PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit domestic violence survivor services including emergency/transitional safe housing, 24/7 hotline, counseling, and advocacy services. Partnership supports victims in Pickens County.
• South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Domestic Violence Resource Fair to connect survivors with community support services.
• State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestigation of domestic shooting incident being handled by SLED due to potential conflict of interest.
• Greenville County Sheriff's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint home visit operation with Greenville County Sheriff's Office for drug investigation.
• Safe HarborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence support organization referenced in community support resources.
• Presbyterian Communities of South CarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided breakfast for first responders on 9/11 anniversary showing community appreciation for emergency personnel.
• South Carolina Criminal Justice AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining academy for law enforcement certification including Class 1 and Class 2 certifications for deputies and detention officers.
• March of DimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPickens County Sheriff's Office employees volunteer at fundraising events for March of Dimes mission supporting maternal and infant health research.
• Pickens County Meals on WheelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization serving hot weekday meals to 360+ homebound seniors daily. Sheriff's Office participated in 5K Glow Run fundraiser.
• Neighborhood Watch (nnw.org)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity crime prevention program linking with Sheriff's Office for neighborhood safety coordination.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pickens Police Department: Municipal police department operating within Pickens County; overlaps on patrol, K-9, and mutual-aid response within the same geography.
• Oconee County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent South Carolina county sheriff's office serving a similarly sized rural/suburban county; comparable division structure and service mix.
• Cherokee County Sheriff's Office: Nearby South Carolina county sheriff's office providing the same core police, detention, and judicial-services functions to a comparable-sized county.
• Greenville County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Upstate South Carolina county sheriff's office with overlapping patrol, investigative, and detention responsibilities; already a documented joint-investigation partner.
• Easley Police Department: Largest municipal police department in Pickens County; performs patrol, investigations, and special-event response that overlaps with the sheriff's office jurisdiction.
• Anderson County Sheriff's Office: Neighboring South Carolina county sheriff's office of comparable scale performing uniform patrol, criminal investigation, court security, and detention services.
• Clemson University Police Department: University-based sworn law-enforcement agency located in Pickens County; participates in joint community programs (e.g., Tiger Paw Polar Plunge) and provides overlapping patrol coverage.
• Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office: Upstate South Carolina county sheriff's office with overlapping patrol, investigative, and detention functions for a similarly structured jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED): State-level law-enforcement agency that provides forensic, investigative, and regulatory support to Pickens County and other SC sheriffs; a key operational partner and broader-incumbent peer.
• South Carolina Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol): State agency providing statewide patrol, regulatory, and public-safety services that overlap with sheriff responsibilities on highways and at major incidents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pickenssheriff
• Facebookfacebook.com/PickensCountySheriffsOffice
• Instagraminstagram.com/pickenscountysheriffsoffice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pickens-county-sheriff-s-office-sc

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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