Colbert County Sheriff's Office

What Colbert County Sheriff's Office does

Colbert County Sheriff's Office is the chief law enforcement agency of Colbert County, Alabama, a constitutionally chartered office headquartered at 201 North Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL. The office serves a population of approximately 55,241 (2019) across 589-600 square miles in northwestern Alabama, providing 24/7 emergency response via 911, crime prevention and investigation, civil process services, concealed weapons permitting, jail/detention operations, and a range of community programs including Project Lifesaver (tracking for vulnerable populations), Crimestoppers anonymous tip intake, drug task force enforcement, victim advocacy, and School Resource Officer deployment across at least seven schools. The current Sheriff, Eric Balentine, took office in 2023, succeeding Frank Williamson (2015-2023); the office has a history spanning to 1870 when William Reese Julian became the first elected Sheriff.

The office's technology footprint is limited to standard government operational software: Offender Watch for sex offender registry management (synchronized to ALEA and the National Registry), Permitium.com for online concealed carry permit processing, and JailATM.com for inmate commissary and visitation services. Third-party vendors provide inmate services—Legacy Commissary Services for commissary needs and Combined Public Communications (CPC) for the inmate phone system—while bonding services are handled by six local bonding agencies. The office holds a WCAG 2.1 accessibility certification for its public website.

As a government entity, the Sheriff's Office is funded through county tax revenues and federal grants (notably from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice), with no commercial revenue model. Select fee-based services include concealed weapons permits ($25 one-year, $125 five-year, $300 lifetime), bond filing fees ($35), and pass-through commissary/phone services. The office is a member of the Shoals Area Law Enforcement Coalition (SALEC), established in 2000 with 30 regional agencies, which provides shared radio frequency on Southern Linc, coordinated Amber Alert, Project Lifesaver, and school security camera systems.

Name

Colbert County Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Colbert County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://colbertsheriff.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Colbert County Sheriff's Office is the constitutionally elected law enforcement agency serving approximately 55,241 residents across 589-600 square miles of northwestern Alabama, providing 24/7 emergency response, detention, concealed weapons permitting, and community safety programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement and Public Safety Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221), Police Protection (92212)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKAAAG

Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Manned Guarding & Patrol Services

SECONDARYEDAEACAA

Campus Security Guarding & Patrol Services

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Security, Safety & Emergency Preparedness Services (Campus Security, Access Control)

SECONDARYBPAIAGAL

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• County jail operations
• Civil process service
• Court security services
• Public safety administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuscumbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concealed Weapons Permit Fees: Fee-based permitting service for concealed carry permits. One-year permit: $25, Five-year permit: $125, Lifetime permit: $300 (or $150 for applicants 60+). Fee waivers available for service members, retired military veterans, and law enforcement officers.
2. Jail Commissary Services: Commissary services provided through Legacy Commissary Services for inmates. Funds can be added online, via lobby kiosk, or by money order. Inmates can order snacks, drinks, personal hygiene items, stationery, and some clothing items weekly.
3. Inmate Phone Services: Inmate phone system provided by Combined Public Communications (CPC). Family members and friends can add funds to inmate accounts online or via lobby kiosk.
4. Bond Filing Fees: $35 filing fee required on all bonds, paid to Colbert County Circuit Clerk via money order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Colbert County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, public safety, and correctional services to the residents of Colbert County, Alabama. Core offerings include uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, 911 communications and dispatch, county jail and inmate services, court security, civil process service, school resource officer programs, K-9 and marine patrol, forensic/crime lab services, and concealed weapons permit administration. As a constitutional office, services are delivered to the public under statutory authority rather than through commercial sales.

Product overview

The Colbert County Sheriff's Office is a county government law enforcement agency providing public safety services to Colbert County, Alabama. The office does not offer a commercial technology product, platform, or SaaS service. Its public-facing website provides access to government services including inmate roster lookup, crime tip submission, most wanted listings, sex offender registry access, press releases, employment information, concealed weapons permit processing, and various community programs such as Project Lifesaver, Yellow Dot Program, and ZEROMETH awareness campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uniformed Patrol and Law Enforcement Response 24/7 patrol and emergency response covering unincorporated areas of Colbert County, including traffic enforcement, response to calls for service, and proactive patrol.
• Criminal Investigations Division Follow-up investigation of criminal cases, including crimes against persons, property crimes, and forensic evidence collection in cooperation with the crime lab.
• County Jail and Inmate Services Booking, detention, and inmate programs for adults charged with or convicted of crimes in Colbert County, including visitation, commissary, and inmate work/trustee programs.
• Court Security and Courthouse Services Provision of uniformed deputies and security oversight at the Colbert County Courthouse, including entry screening and protection of court proceedings.
• Civil Process Service Service of civil papers (subpoenas, summons, writs, evictions, and other court documents) on behalf of the courts and litigants in Colbert County.
• Concealed Weapons Permit Administration Application intake, background checks, and issuance of pistol/Concealed Carry permits for eligible county residents under Alabama law.
• 911 Communications and Dispatch Public-safety answering point (PSAP) operations for 911 calls, dispatching sheriff's deputies, fire, and EMS as appropriate within the county.
• School Resource Officer Program Placement of sworn deputies in county schools to provide safety, law-related education, and mentoring to students; supports D.A.R.E. curriculum delivery.
• K-9 Unit Trained K-9 teams supporting patrol, narcotics detection, and tracking for the sheriff's office and partner agencies.
• Marine Patrol Water-based patrol and rescue/enforcement on the Tennessee River and other waterways within Colbert County.
• Drug Task Force Participation Assignment of deputies to multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement task forces targeting narcotics trafficking and distribution in the region.
• Crime and Forensic Laboratory Processing of evidence collected from crime scenes, including fingerprinting, evidence packaging, and forensic analysis to support investigations.
• Honors Guard Unit Ceremonial unit that represents the sheriff's office at funerals, parades, and official functions.
• Aviation/Flight Unit Small aircraft support for patrol, search and rescue, and transportation, supplementing ground operations.
• Victim Services Program Support, information, and advocacy for crime victims and witnesses throughout the investigation and court process.
• Neighborhood Watch and Community Programs Community policing and crime-prevention programs, including Neighborhood Watch, citizen observer program, and D.A.R.E. education.
• Reserve Deputy Program Trained volunteer/reserve deputies who supplement full-time sworn personnel in patrol, special events, and community functions.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, national and minor.

• Shoals Area Law Enforcement Coalition (SALEC)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Cooperative working group among law enforcement in the Shoals Area established in 2000, consisting of 30 law enforcement agencies including Sheriffs Offices, Police Departments, State, and Federal Agencies. Benefits include shared radio frequency on Southern Linc, Shoals Area Amber Alert, Project Lifesaver, and school security camera systems.
• Alabama Sheriffs AssociationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association representing sheriff's offices in Alabama. Provides advocacy, resources, and support for law enforcement throughout the state.
• Alabama Sheriffs Youth RanchesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing a home and secure future for Alabama's needy and worthy boys and girls. Primary fundraising project of Alabama Sheriffs.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement agency providing investigative support, resources, and task force coordination for serious crimes and national security matters.
• National Sheriffs AssociationnationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization serving and representing sheriff's offices throughout the United States with resources, training, and advocacy.
• Colbert County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Victim Services Officer for Colbert County. Officer assists victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, drunk driving, homicide, and other violent crimes with crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and court accompaniment.
• Legacy Commissary ServicesminorOthersThird-party vendor providing inmate commissary needs including snacks, drinks, personal hygiene items, stationery, and some clothing items.
• Combined Public Communications (CPC)minorOthersCompany providing inmate phone system. Family members can set up accounts and add funds for inmate calls.
• Colbert County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency responsible for managing resources during emergency situations. Works with Sheriff's Office on emergency response planning and coordination.
• Project Lifesaver InternationalregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio transmission system designed to assist in locating lost or missing persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Autism, Dementia, or other disorders. Colbert County program covers multiple municipalities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Madison County Sheriff's Office: Larger north Alabama sheriff's office serving the Huntsville metro area. Comparable in core services but materially larger in scale and resources; useful as an upper-bound peer for the same constitutional officer role.
• Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office: Neighboring Alabama county sheriff's office with comparable rural jurisdiction, county-wide patrol, corrections, and court-security responsibilities. Directly comparable as a same-state constitutional office serving a similar-sized population base.
• Morgan County Sheriff's Office: Alabama sheriff's office operating at similar scale in north Alabama, providing patrol, investigations, corrections, and concealed carry permitting. Direct functional peer for service-mix and budget benchmarking.
• Franklin County (AL) Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Alabama sheriff's office serving a similarly rural county in northwestern Alabama. Closely comparable in scope of services (patrol, corrections, civil process, drug task force) and target population.

Others

• Combined Public Communications (CPC): Inmate phone system provider for Colbert County. Comparable as a vendor serving small/medium county jails with secure inmate communications.
• JailATM: Inmate commissary, fund management, and video visitation platform used by Colbert County Jail. Direct comparison point for vendor selection in sheriff-jail technology stacks.
• Brooks Jeffrey Marketing: Website provider and operator of the 'Most Wanted Government Websites' program used by Colbert County and many peer sheriff's offices. Adjacent peer as a digital-services vendor to small county law enforcement agencies.
• Permitium: SaaS vendor that already powers Colbert County's concealed weapons permit workflow. Comparable as a tech service provider to the same agency profile - a small/medium county sheriff's office - and a relevant partner/competitor reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Colbert-County-Sheriffs-Department-61555404567079
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.colbertsheriff.net

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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