Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

What Charlotte County Sheriff's Office does

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is the elected-sheriff law enforcement agency providing primary public safety services for Charlotte County, Florida. The agency operates across five patrol districts with offices in Port Charlotte, Englewood, and Punta Gorda (including Babcock Ranch), supplemented by the 24/7 Charlotte County Jail, a centralized 911 emergency communications center, and mobile patrol units. CCSO delivers a full-service portfolio covering law enforcement patrol, criminal investigations (major crimes, economic crimes, narcotics, K-9, juvenile/school resource), detention operations, court security, civil process, crime scene forensics, cold case investigation, crime prevention, victim advocacy, and public records administration. The agency also operates specialty programs including the Mental Health Unit with IRIS (Integrated Response for Intervention and Support) co-responder teams pairing deputies with clinicians and paramedics, Project Lifesaver wristband tracking for individuals with cognitive conditions, and the Take Me Home database.

The agency's underlying technology stack spans operational and specialty applications: Live Scan electronic fingerprinting, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), mobile tracking technology (Project Lifesaver radio-frequency wristbands), evidence management systems handling ~16,000 items annually across ~50,000 active items, VINELINK inmate notification, GTLFSOnlinePay inmate funds, Community Crime Map, Everbridge mass notification, PropertyRoom.com auction platform, and advanced forensic capabilities including Forensic Genetic Genealogy conducted in partnership with FBI, FDLE, and university laboratories. Digital channels include native iOS/Android apps, social media presence across six platforms, and a JustFOIA public records portal. The agency holds CALEA Law Enforcement and Central Communications accreditation plus Florida Corrections Accreditation.

CCSO's business model is fundamentally tax-funded: the operating budget is appropriated by Charlotte County government, with Sheriff Bill Prummell serving as an elected constitutional officer. Ancillary fee-based revenue streams exist but are immaterial relative to budget allocation — off-duty deputy services at $66.50-$85.00/hour (3-hour minimum), Live Scan fingerprinting at $5.00/scan plus FDLE/FBI processing fees, and proceeds from sales of unclaimed/abandoned property via PropertyRoom.com auctions. Customers include Charlotte County residents and visitors (general public safety), vulnerable populations (mental health, Alzheimer's/autism, seniors), local businesses requiring off-duty security, and partner agencies (Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Fire & EMS, FDLE, FBI). The agency's competitive position is grounded in its statutory jurisdictional monopoly, dual accreditation, century-plus operating history, and integrated multi-agency crisis response ecosystem.

Name

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://ccso.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is an elected-sheriff law enforcement agency providing patrol, criminal investigations, detention, 911 dispatch, and specialty crisis response services to Charlotte County, Florida residents and visitors, funded through county budget appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (92214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF), Emergency Dispatch Center Services (PSAP/911 Support, Private Dispatch) (BPAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Emergency 911 dispatch
• Corrections detention operations
• Criminal investigations unit
• Community policing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: Primary funding from taxpayer dollars through Charlotte County government budget allocations for law enforcement services.
2. Off-Duty Deputy Services: Revenue from off-duty security details provided to private events. Rates range from $66.50-$85.00 per hour depending on services and timing.
3. Fingerprinting Services: Fee-based electronic fingerprinting services for background checks at $5.00 per scan plus additional FDLE and FBI processing fees.
4. Evidence Property Auction: Sale of unclaimed, lost, and abandoned property through public auction at PropertyRoom.com including jewelry, electronics, household items.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, detention, court security, 9-1-1 emergency dispatch, and community policing services to Charlotte County, Florida. The agency operates patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, mental health crisis response (IRIS teams), Project Lifesaver tracking, fingerprinting, and public safety education programs across five patrol districts and a centralized jail facility.

Product overview

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office operates as a full-service law enforcement agency providing core public safety services including 9-1-1 emergency communications, patrol operations, criminal investigations, and detention/corrections. The agency offers community-oriented programs such as the Citizens Police Academy, Sheriff's Explorers Post 29 for youth, and the Teen Driver Challenge for teenage drivers. Specialty programs include Project Lifesaver and Take Me Home for tracking missing persons with cognitive conditions, and IRIS (Integrated Response for Intervention and Support) co-responder teams for mental health crisis intervention. The agency maintains public-facing services including an online arrest database, warrant search, crime mapping, fingerprint services, evidence management, alarm registration, and public records request systems. The Volunteer Services Unit provides auxiliary support through Citizens Observation Patrol, Marine Patrol, and Reserve Deputies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IRIS (Integrated Response for Intervention and Support): A collaboration between CCSO, Charlotte County Fire & EMS, and Charlotte Behavioral Health Care providing mental health crisis response through deputy-clinician-paramedic teams
• Take Me Home
• Project Lifesaver

Products and services

• 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Emergency communications center handling all 9-1-1 calls for Charlotte County, dispatching law enforcement, fire, and EMS services 24/7/365.
• Law Enforcement Patrol Services 24/7 patrol services throughout Charlotte County providing visible law enforcement presence, traffic enforcement, and rapid incident response across five patrol districts.
• Criminal Investigations Major Crimes, Economic Crimes, and specialty investigation units handling homicide, fraud, forensic analysis, narcotics, and other serious criminal cases.
• Bureau of Detention (Charlotte County Jail) Secure detention facility operating 24/7/365 for arrested individuals, including administrative services, inmate programs, and visitation services. Accredited by Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission.
• Project Lifesaver Wristband tracking program for adults and children with Alzheimer's, autism, or related conditions who wander. Battery-operated transmitters emit signals locatable over several miles by specialized search teams.
• Take Me Home Program Secure database program storing photos and descriptions of individuals unable to communicate due to Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, or Down syndrome, accessible by deputies and 911 operators to aid in returning lost persons safely.
• IRIS (Integrated Response for Intervention and Support) Teams Co-responder teams pairing CCSO deputies with master's-degree behavioral health clinicians and EMTs to address mental health crises, substance abuse, and homelessness through specialized intervention programs.
• Fingerprint Services (Live Scan) Electronic Live Scan fingerprinting services for criminal history records checks supporting name changes, concealed carry permits, private investigative, security guard, and repossession purposes at $5.00 per scan plus FDLE and FBI processing fees.
• Off-Duty Deputy Services Fee-based off-duty security details for private events including security officers, patrol vehicle services, traffic control, and crowd management. Hourly rates range from $66.50 to $85.00 per deputy with minimum 3-hour billing.
• Citizens Police Academy Educational program giving Charlotte County residents working knowledge of the Sheriff's Office through weekly classes covering Major Crimes, K-9, SWAT, Forensics, Aviation, and other law enforcement topics.
• Sheriff's Explorers Post 29 Youth program for ages 14-20 introducing law enforcement careers through training, community service, and hands-on activities in partnership with Boy Scouts of America.
• Teen Driver Challenge Course Free 8-12 hour hands-on driving course for teenagers covering vehicle operation, accident avoidance, skid control, and defensive driving techniques to reduce traffic crashes.
• Volunteer Services Unit Volunteer program offering six areas of service including Citizens Observation Patrol, Marine Patrol, Parking Enforcement, Administrative volunteers, Chaplains, and Reserve Deputies.
• Local Arrest Database Online searchable database of arrests made in Charlotte County since January 2000, including booking photos and charges.
• Warrants Search Public-facing warrant information system displaying outstanding warrants to assist law enforcement and public safety efforts, integrated with FDLE offender search database.
• Evidence and Found Property Services Evidence control and property management unit handling approximately 16,000 items annually, including found property, safekeeping items, and criminal evidence; unclaimed property sold via PropertyRoom.com auction.
• Citizen Handgun Safety Classes Annual handgun safety education course for civilian gun owners provided by the Sheriff's Office.
• Public Records Request Service FOIA-style public records request system allowing citizens to request public records through the JustFOIA online portal or written requests, handled by the Custodian of Public Records.
• Alarm Registration Program Mandatory alarm system registration program with false alarm prevention education and citation system for excessive false alarms in Charlotte County.
• Cold Case Unit Specialized investigative team handling unsolved cases including homicide investigations, using forensic genetic genealogy and DNA analysis in collaboration with FBI, FDLE, and university partners for victim identification.
• Mental Health Unit Specialized unit providing mental health crisis response, substance abuse intervention, and senior citizen case management through partnerships with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care and Charlotte County Fire/EMS.
• Online Crime Reporting Online system for reporting non-emergency crimes including petty theft, suspicious activity, and miscellaneous incidents directly through the CCSO website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Search times reduced from hours/days to minutes using Project Lifesaver tracking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charlotte Behavioral Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing mental health clinicians integrated with CCSO deputies in the Mental Health Unit and IRIS (Integrated Response for Intervention and Support) Teams. A case manager is assigned specifically for senior citizen referrals.
• Charlotte County Fire & EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency Medical Technicians (EMT) from Charlotte County Fire & EMS are integrated into IRIS Teams starting July 21, 2023, providing Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)-Community Paramedicine component.
• Boy Scouts of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Boy Scout council assists with Law Enforcement Exploring program, providing youth protection, leadership training, guidance in organizing Explorer posts, recruitment support, and use of council facilities.
• Project Lifesaver InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership providing tracking technology and protocols for locating wandering individuals with Alzheimer's, autism, and related conditions. Wristbands emit tracking signals that can be located over several miles.
• Florida Sheriffs AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization supporting CCSO with legislative advocacy, information sharing, programs, and coordination among Florida sheriff's offices. Joint Teen Driver Challenge program.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)coreTechnology or IntegrationFDLE Laboratory processed DNA samples for cold case identification. Agency provides access to criminal databases including FDLE sex offender registry and traffic crash reports.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreTechnology or IntegrationFBI Los Angeles Division provided Forensic Genetic Genealogy team leader and support. FBI FGG team in Baltimore assisted with genealogy searches for cold case victim identification.
• National Sheriff's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing resources, advocacy, and professional standards support for law enforcement agencies.
• Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)coreOthersIndependent reviewing authority certifying CCSO has met specific requirements and professional standards for law enforcement agencies. Agency is accredited through virtual assessments.
• Florida Corrections Accreditation CommissioncoreOthersAccreditation body for corrections operations, certifying Bureau of Detention meets professional standards for correctional facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Florida Sheriffs Association: Statewide membership and advocacy organization supporting all Florida sheriffs including CCSO. Provides joint programs (Teen Driver Challenge), legislative advocacy, and inter-agency coordination that CCSO participates in.
• Charlotte County Fire & EMS: Adjacent public safety agency integrated with CCSO's IRIS teams since 2023, providing Mobile Integrated Healthcare/Community Paramedicine component. Operationally coupled rather than competitive.
• Lee Health (Charlotte Behavioral Health Care): Healthcare/behavioral health partner agency. While not a law enforcement peer, this is CCSO's core mental health co-responder collaborator for the IRIS program and senior citizen case management.

Direct peers

• Polk County Sheriff's Office: Mid-sized Florida county sheriff's office with comparable service portfolio including 911 communications, detention, criminal investigations, and community outreach programs. Operates within similar headcount ranges.
• Sarasota County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Florida Gulf Coast county sheriff providing the same full-service law enforcement, corrections, court security, and 911 dispatch structure. Comparable in size, accreditation posture, and community program portfolio.
• Collier County Sheriff's Office: Southwest Florida sheriff's office with similar county-level jurisdiction, patrol districts, detention facility, and community policing focus. Operates at a comparable scale with CALEA accreditation.
• Lee County Sheriff's Office: Neighboring Southwest Florida sheriff's office serving a similarly-sized coastal county. Directly comparable in scope: full-service patrol, detention, 911 dispatch, criminal investigations, and community policing for a comparable population base.
• Manatee County Sheriff's Office: Florida Gulf Coast sheriff's office providing identical core services (patrol, investigations, detention, communications, community programs) to a similarly-sized county. Closely comparable operating model and geographic context.

Broad incumbents

• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office: Larger Florida sheriff's office operating with a broader portfolio across a more urbanized county. Overlaps in all core law enforcement functions but at greater scale and density.
• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office: Major Florida sheriff's office serving a significantly larger population (Tampa metro area). Comparable service mix including patrol, detention, 911, and specialty units, but at meaningfully larger scale and complexity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCSOFLSheriff
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCSOFLSheriff
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCSOFLSheriff
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charlotte-county-sheriff%27s-office
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccsoflsheriff

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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