Levy County Sheriff's Office

What Levy County Sheriff's Office does

The Levy County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is the primary county law enforcement agency serving Levy County, Florida, headquartered at 9150 NE 80th Avenue in Bronson, the county seat. The agency is led by Sheriff Robert (Bobby) B. McCallum, Jr., first elected in 2012 and re-elected unopposed in 2016, who began his career with the office in 1969 as a dispatcher and jailer. LCSO is organized into four bureaus — Administration, Communications (911 dispatch), Detention (jail operations), and Law Enforcement (patrol, investigations, specialty teams) — and provides 24/7 public safety services to residents and visitors of Levy County's seven municipalities: Cedar Key, Chiefland, Fanning Springs, Williston, Yankeetown, Bronson, and Inglis.

The agency's service portfolio includes standard law enforcement (patrol, criminal investigations, evidence handling, civil division), specialized units (K-9 with German-imported dogs, Marine Unit, 12-member Underwater Search & Recovery Team, Tactical Response Unit, 16-member Honor Guard, 14-member School Resource Division serving 12 schools), victim advocacy, agricultural crimes investigation, community programs (Citizens on Patrol, Neighborhood Watch, Crime Stoppers), and the SAFE Program — a first-responder database for residents with special needs that integrates physical descriptions, communication methods, triggers, calming techniques, and medications into emergency dispatch. The revenue model is tax-funded through the Levy County Board of County Commissioners, which approved an FY2025-2026 budget of $23,385,297. Published starting salaries range from $40,000 for an uncertified telecommunications operator to $55,000 for a Florida certified deputy sheriff or detention officer, with certified telecommunications operators at $45,000.

LCSO's GTM motion is direct-to-citizen through emergency response (911), patrol operations, walk-in headquarters, detention visitation, and community programming. The agency maintains partnerships across federal (FBI, HSI, DHS, NCMEC), state (FDLE, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Office of Attorney General, Florida Department of Children and Families), task force (North Florida ICAC Task Force), and local entities (Levy County School Board, municipal police departments of Cedar Key, Chiefland, and Williston, Levy County Fire Department, Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office), enabling cross-jurisdictional casework including a March 2026 interstate collaboration with Oregon State Police that resulted in an extradition. Marketing channels are press releases, an official Facebook page, NextRequest-based public records, and community events. There is no public API, mobile app, or disclosed AI/ML capability.

Name

Levy County Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Levy County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://levyso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Levy County Sheriff's Office is a Florida county law enforcement agency headquartered in Bronson, providing 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, detention, 911 dispatch, school resource officers, and community programs to Levy County residents and visitors, funded through a $23.4M FY2025-2026 county budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (92214)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Security Guarding & Patrol Services (EDAEACAA)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety
• Emergency response
• Crime prevention
• Corrections services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax-funded Law Enforcement Services: Public safety services funded through county tax revenue. The agency operates under the Levy County budget, with the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget of $23,385,297.00 approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Levy County Sheriff's Office provides comprehensive law enforcement and public safety services across Levy County, Florida, organized into four bureaus: Administration (finance, HR, victim services, professional standards), Communications (24/7 911 dispatch), Detention (jail operations), and Law Enforcement (patrol, criminal investigations, specialty teams, school resources). Services are delivered free to residents and visitors through tax-funded operations, with specialty units covering K-9, marine, underwater search and recovery, tactical response, and honor guard functions.

Product overview

The Levy County Sheriff's Office is a traditional law enforcement agency offering a unified portfolio of public safety services rather than a software product platform. The core services are organized into four main bureaus: Administration Bureau (financial, HR, victim services, professional standards), Communications Bureau (911 dispatch), Detention Bureau (jail operations), and Law Enforcement Bureau (patrol, investigations, specialty teams). The SAFE Program is a distinct branded service for residents with special needs. Specialized units include K-9, Marine, Underwater Search & Recovery, Tactical Response, and Honor Guard teams. Support services encompass victim advocacy, school resource officers, community relations, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAFE Program (Special Awareness for Emergencies)

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nancy MoodyminorOthers · 27 May 2026Donated $10,000 to purchase ballistic vests for K-9 units. Donation made to LCSO and Florida Sheriffs Association K-9 vest grant program in memory of her husband Bob Moody.
• Oregon State Police - Salem Major Crimes UnitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Interstate collaboration resulting in March 2026 arrest of suspect in 13-year-old sexual abuse case. LCSO Detective Landfair traveled to Oregon to assist with apprehension.
• Salem Police Department (Oregon)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Assisted with location and arrest of suspect Tommy Alan Poole in 13-year-old case. Partnership enabled successful extradition back to Florida.
• North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCSO Detective Ryan Sullivan is assigned as a Task Force Officer to the North Florida ICAC Task Force. The partnership focuses on investigating crimes against children including online exploitation, child sexual abuse material, and predator targeting of minors through social media.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCSO Detective Ryan Sullivan serves as a Task Force Officer with HSI, specializing in investigations involving the sexual exploitation of children. The partnership enables cross-agency collaboration on federal cases.
• Florida Office of Attorney GeneralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictim Services division works with the Florida Attorney General's office to provide resources and support to crime victims in Levy County.
• Florida Network of Children's Advocacy CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for child victim advocacy and coordination of services for children who have experienced abuse.
• Florida Department of Children and FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for child protection cases, with DCF investigators and LCSO working together on cases involving juveniles and suspected abuse.
• Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for prosecution of criminal cases. State Attorney Brian Kramer's office works with LCSO on prosecution of crimes including sexual offender violations.
• Florida Sheriffs AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCSO is an active member. Sheriff McCallum served as Past Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Partnership provides K-9 vest grant program and lifetime membership benefits.
• Florida Deputy Sheriffs AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee membership organization providing benefits to LCSO deputies including membership benefits listed in HR compensation packages.
• Florida Sheriffs Youth RanchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheriff McCallum has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for this nonprofit organization benefiting youth in Florida.
• Levy County Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on emergency response and public safety services throughout Levy County.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency providing investigative support, sex offender registry management, and coordination on criminal cases.
• Florida Highway PatrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency assisting with traffic enforcement and high-speed pursuits. Collaboration on cases including the April 2026 vehicle pursuit that ended with PIT maneuver.
• Levy County Board of County CommissionerscoreOthersGoverning body that approves the Sheriff's Office budget ($23.4 million for FY 2025-2026). Emergency Management department is under direction of the Board.
• Local Municipal Police DepartmentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMutual aid partnerships with Cedar Key Police Department, Chiefland Police Department, and Williston Police Department. LCSO assists with investigations and K-9 support as needed.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal resource that provides cyber tips to LCSO regarding potential online exploitation of children. Partnership enables investigation referrals and coordination.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partnership for major criminal investigations requiring federal resources or jurisdiction.
• Department of Homeland SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal department partnership through HSI Task Force assignments for investigating threats and crimes requiring federal coordination.
• College of Central Florida Criminal Justice Advisory BoardminorOthersSheriff McCallum serves on the Board of Directors for criminal justice education advisory purposes.
• Region VI Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund BoardminorOthersSheriff McCallum serves as board member for criminal justice training standards in the region.
• Levy County School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Division works in partnership with Levy County School Board and Charter Schools. 12 deputies assigned to schools throughout the county.
• Crime StoppersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnonymous tip program allowing citizens to report criminal activity by calling 1-877-349-TIPS (8477). Partnership supports community-based crime reporting.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marion County Sheriff's Office: North Central Florida sheriff's office with patrol, K-9, SWAT, marine, and community programs serving a mid-sized county. Provides a useful same-region peer for service-scope benchmarking.
• Alachua County Sheriff's Office: Neighboring North Central Florida county sheriff's office with comparable scope (patrol, detention, SROs, specialty teams) serving a similar mix of rural and small-city populations. Directly comparable in scale and service model to LCSO.
• Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office: Small rural Florida county sheriff's office of comparable size and budget profile to LCSO, serving a similarly low-population county with standard law enforcement and detention services.
• Citrus County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Florida county sheriff's office providing patrol, 911 communications, detention, marine unit, and K-9 operations along the Nature Coast. Similar coastal-rural jurisdiction profile to Levy County.
• Dixie County Sheriff's Office: Small coastal North Florida county sheriff's office with marine and patrol responsibilities comparable to LCSO's coverage of Cedar Key and inland Levy County.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Sheriffs Association: Statewide industry body representing all 67 Florida sheriff's offices. LCSO is an active member; relevant as the broad incumbent/umbrella organization for policy, training, and shared services in this space.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE): State-level law enforcement agency that LCSO partners with for investigations, sex offender registry, and training oversight. Functions as a state-level peer in the broader Florida public-safety ecosystem.

Regional players

• City of Chiefland Police Department: Municipal police department within Levy County that operates alongside LCSO under mutual aid. Same geography, smaller scope, complementary rather than directly overlapping jurisdiction.

Others

• Levy County Fire Department: Co-located county emergency services partner that collaborates with LCSO on emergency response. Adjacent public-safety agency rather than direct competitor; useful for cross-agency public-safety context.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100064590080956
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/levy-county-sheriff

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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