St. Clair County (al) Sheriff's Office

What St. Clair County (al) Sheriff's Office does

The St. Clair County (AL) Sheriff's Office is a constitutional county-level law enforcement agency established in 1818, headquartered in Pell City, Alabama, with a secondary office in Ashville and a detention center (100 18 Street North, Pell City). It is the primary statutory law enforcement authority for St. Clair County, serving approximately 95,552 residents across 654 square miles. The agency operates 24/7 emergency dispatch (911 and 205.884.3333 non-emergency) and delivers the standard suite of sheriff's office functions: uniform patrol, criminal investigation (CID), corrections and inmate detention, court security, civil process service, school resource officer (SRO) programs, D.A.R.E. education, concealed carry permitting, and neighborhood watch. Specialized operational units include Air One (helicopter and drone support built around a Bell Kiowa airframe), a K-9 unit (including K-9 Gus for trace chemical compound detection), a Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), a SWAT team, and a 911 communications center that received a 2026 Gold Standard Award.

The agency's technology stack is conventional law-enforcement tooling rather than a proprietary platform: a public website (stclairsheriff.org) with a WCAG 2.1-compliant ADA-accessible interface, a free iOS/Android mobile application for inmate roster notifications and press releases, and third-party integrations with VINE (inmate notification), p3tips.com (anonymous tips), and iCrimewatch.net (sex offender registry). Aviation and drone capability was funded through a $15,000 grant from Norfolk Southern Railroad via the St. Clair County Sheriff's Foundation. The Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Billy J. Murray, who was elected to his second term as President of the Alabama Sheriffs Association in January 2026. Underneath the Sheriff, the command staff includes Chief Deputy Matt Coupland, Chief Investigator Wayne Layton, Captain Matt Morris, Lieutenant Lionel Callender, and Sergeant Brad Slade.

As a government entity, the Sheriff's Office does not operate a commercial revenue model. Services to the public are provided free of charge and funded through St. Clair County's general fund budget, supplemented by grants and donations channeled through the St. Clair County Sheriff's Foundation (a related nonprofit). The only disclosed fee-based services are concealed carry permits and the distracted driver course. Fundraising activity — including the annual Sheriff Billy J. Murray Bass Tournament, which contributed $30,100 to Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches in 2025 — supports youth programs rather than core operations. The Office has no parent corporation, no subsidiaries, and no equity funding structure.

Name

St. Clair County (al) Sheriff's Office

Legal name

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://stclairsheriff.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The St. Clair County (AL) Sheriff's Office is a county-level law enforcement agency serving approximately 95,552 residents across 654 square miles in Alabama, providing patrol, criminal investigation, corrections, emergency dispatch, school resource officers, and specialized units including aviation, K-9, SWAT, and narcotics enforcement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pell City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office provides countywide law enforcement and public safety services to approximately 95,552 residents across 654 square miles in Alabama. Core offerings include 24/7 emergency dispatch and patrol, criminal investigation, corrections and inmate detention, court security, civil process serving, plus specialized units (K-9, aviation/drone, narcotics, SWAT) and community programs (D.A.R.E., Neighborhood Watch, Project Lifesaver, ALICE training, Concealed Carry Permits).

Product overview

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office provides public safety services to approximately 95,552 citizens across 654 square miles in Alabama. The agency's digital offerings include a unified public portal combining an Inmate Roster database, Most Wanted listings, Sex Offender Registry, and a Mobile Application for roster notifications and alerts. Additional services include specialized units (K-9, Aviation/Drone, Drug Enforcement, SWAT, School Resource Officers), community programs (D.A.R.E., Project Lifesaver, Neighborhood Watch, ALICE Training), and citizen services (Concealed Carry Permits, Civil Process, Distracted Driver Courses, Firearm Safety Classes, Public Records Requests). The Sheriff also hosts an annual Bass Tournament fundraiser for the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inmate Roster Public-facing searchable database of current inmates in St. Clair County Jail, including booking information, charges, bond amounts, and booking photos, available to the general public.
• Most Wanted Listings Public listing of individuals sought by the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, including photos, charges, physical descriptions, and contact information for tips.
• Sex Offender Registry Access Public access to sex offender information in St. Clair County, integrated with iCrimewatch.net for searchable offender data.
• Mobile Application Smartphone application available on Google Play and Apple App Store providing public information including inmate roster notifications, press releases, special alerts, and most wanted listings.
• K-9 Unit Specialized canine unit including K-9 Gus for trace chemical compound detection, assisting the Criminal Investigation Division with criminal investigations.
• Aviation/Drone Unit (Air One) Air support unit using aircraft and drone technology for search and rescue operations, scene documentation, and enhanced situational awareness. Equipped with Bell Kiowa airframe.
• Drug Enforcement Unit Specialized unit conducting narcotics investigations, executing search warrants, and making drug-related arrests in coordination with partner agencies.
• SWAT Team Special Weapons and Tactics team for high-risk operations, barricade situations, and tactical responses coordinated with partner agencies.
• School Resource Officer Program Law enforcement officers assigned to schools providing security, mentoring, and educational programs including D.A.R.E. for K-12 students.
• D.A.R.E. Program Drug Abuse Resistance Education program delivered by School Resource Officers in elementary, middle, and high schools to teach youth about drug prevention.
• Project Lifesaver Program using tracking technology for locating missing persons, particularly individuals with cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer's or autism.
• Crime Stoppers Anonymous Tip Service Anonymous tip reporting service through Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama allowing citizens to report criminal activity without identification, with potential monetary rewards for information leading to arrests.
• Concealed Carry Permit Service Service processing applications for concealed carry permits for firearms in Alabama, available to qualifying citizens.
• Civil Process Service Service for serving legal documents including summons, subpoenas, and other court papers on behalf of the courts.
• Distracted Driver Course Educational course for citizens covering traffic stop etiquette, traffic laws, and practical driving exercises with and without distractions.
• Civilian Firearm Safety Class Safety training class for civilians covering responsible firearm handling and storage.
• Self-Protection Class Personal safety and self-defense instruction for citizens.
• ALICE Training Active shooter response training program (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) for organizations and schools.
• Neighborhood Watch Program Community crime prevention program encouraging residents to be alert and report suspicious activity.
• Public Records Request Service Service for citizens to request access to public records maintained by the Sheriff's Office.
• Off Duty Detail Request Service allowing businesses and organizations to request off-duty deputies for security at events.
• Sheriff Billy J. Murray Bass Tournament Annual fishing tournament fundraiser benefiting the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches, held on August 29, 2026.
• Sheriff's Newsletter Periodic newsletter from Sheriff Billy Murray providing updates to citizens via email.
• Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches Support Community support program providing residential care for at-risk youth through the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

Quantifiable outcome

• K-9 Gus deployed for trace chemical compound detection in criminal investigations
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency partnership for coordination on statewide law enforcement initiatives, training, and mutual aid.
• Alabama Sheriffs' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheriff Billy J. Murray elected President of Alabama Sheriffs Association (2026 term, second time serving). Professional association providing leadership, resources, and advocacy for Alabama sheriffs.
• FBI National Academy AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of law enforcement executives who have graduated from the FBI National Academy. Provides ongoing training, networking, and professional development.
• National Sheriffs' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional association providing resources, training, and advocacy for sheriffs across the United States.
• CPC Communication ServicesminorOthersCPC Communication Services provided lunch for staff recognizing Corrections Week, demonstrating community business support for law enforcement personnel.
• ABC TowingminorOthersABC Towing partnered with the Sheriff's Office by donating Autism Coins to support fundraising for Leaps Academy in Pell City ($2,780 donation).
• Pell City Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency assisting with narcotics search warrants, SWAT operations, and general law enforcement support. SWAT team frequently coordinates with Pell City PD.
• Odenville Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency assisting with narcotics investigations and served as requesting agency for SWAT response to Coupland Road incident.
• Ashville Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency assisting with narcotics operations and general law enforcement support in Ashville area.
• Chloe Teal (Intern from Southern New Hampshire University)minorOthersInternship partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. Chloe completed over 250 hours of internship, majoring in forensic psychology with concentration in criminal psychology.
• Taylor Wolfe (Intern from UAB)minorOthersSix-week internship partnership with UAB where Taylor, a senior majoring in criminal justice with minor in biology, completed internship in Office of the Sheriff.
• Alteria Mitchell (Intern from Jacksonville State University)minorOthersInternship partnership with Jacksonville State University. Alteria, pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Investigations, completed internship with the Sheriff's Office.
• Alabama Sheriffs' Youth RanchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Bass Tournament benefits the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches. $30,100 presented to St. Clair County Youth Ranch Director Timothy Deckard. The Youth Ranch provides residential care for at-risk youth.
• St. Clair County Sheriff's FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting the Sheriff's Office. Receives grants (e.g., $15,000 from Norfolk Southern) and organizes fundraising events like the Sheriff Billy J. Murray Bass Tournament.
• Lakeside HospiceminorOthersThe Sheriff's Office participated in Lakeside Hospice 'Aiming High' Clay Shoot fundraiser benefiting hospice care. Deputy Spruiell won Top Shot award.
• Crime Stoppers of Metro AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for anonymous crime reporting. Crime Stoppers hotline (205.254.7777) used for Most Wanted tips and general crime tips. Sheriff Murray attended Crime Stopper Luncheon recognizing Senator Katie Britt as Crime Stopper of the Year.
• Gideons InternationalminorOthersGideons International donated Bibles for Sheriff's Office team members as a gesture of support and prayer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cullman County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's office for Cullman County, Alabama (~87,000 residents). Similar mid-size Alabama county with comparable rural/suburban mix and service scope (patrol, investigations, corrections, school resource officers).
• Talladega County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's office serving adjacent Talladega County, Alabama (~82,000 residents). Geographic neighbor with overlapping mutual-aid relationships and comparable operational scale.
• Etowah County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's office serving Etowah County, Alabama (~103,000 residents). Comparable in population served and the breadth of services (patrol, corrections, court security, civil process) to St. Clair County.
• Marshall County Sheriff's Office: Alabama sheriff's office serving a comparable rural/suburban county of approximately 97,000 residents with a similar mix of patrol, corrections, and community programs. Most directly comparable in scale and service mix to St. Clair County.
• Limestone County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's office for Limestone County, Alabama (~103,000 residents). Comparable in population and growth profile, providing similar full-service law enforcement including patrol, corrections, and community programs.
• Calhoun County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's office serving adjacent Calhoun County, Alabama (~116,000 residents). Similar mix of municipal and unincorporated-area policing with comparable specialty units and detention operations.
• Elmore County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's office for Elmore County, Alabama (~87,000 residents). Comparable mid-size county sheriff's office in central Alabama with overlapping service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Shelby County Sheriff's Office: Larger Alabama sheriff's office (~218,000 residents) serving the suburban Birmingham metro area. Provides overlapping law enforcement services but at substantially greater scale and budget, representing a broader incumbent.
• Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: Much larger Alabama sheriff's office (~658,000 residents) encompassing metro Birmingham. Operates an overlapping portfolio of patrol, corrections, and specialty units but at a significantly broader scale and scope.
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA): State-level Alabama law enforcement agency that coordinates with county sheriff's offices on investigations, training, and mutual aid. St. Clair County is an active ALEA partner for statewide initiatives, making ALEA a broader-incumbent peer for capability and resource benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stclairsoal
• Facebookfacebook.com/StClairCountyAlabamaSheriff
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-clair-county-al-sheriff-s-office

Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

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