Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

What Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office does

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) is a government law enforcement agency headquartered at 5400 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana, operating under the authority of the State of Louisiana as a political subdivision. It serves the residents of Calcasieu Parish with a full-service portfolio spanning patrol enforcement, criminal investigations, specialized investigations (Narcotics, Special Victims Unit, Violent Crimes, task forces), corrections operations across two facilities (Calcasieu Correctional Center and Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison), judicial services, tax collection, and community-facing crime prevention programs (D.A.R.E., Neighborhood Watch, Crime Stoppers, Human Trafficking Task Force).

The agency is structured into 12 commander-led divisions and operates a technology stack that includes a Real Time Crime Center for tactical intelligence, an Aviation Unit employing a Drone as First Responder (DFR) model for aerial surveillance and rapid response, an in-house Digital Forensics lab, and Computer Information Services supporting department-wide IT infrastructure. Public-facing digital channels include the cpso.com website, a CloseWatch app for anonymous tip submission, and The Sheriff App for citizen access to services and information.

The business model is publicly funded rather than commercial: revenue is generated through parish tax collection (acting as tax collector), court fines and fees, traffic tickets and civil citations, and government budget allocations. There is no commercial pricing model, no private equity or venture capital ownership, and the entity is not publicly traded. Leadership consists of an elected Sheriff and 12 departmental commanders overseeing specialized operational and administrative functions.

Name

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

Website

https://cpso.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is a publicly funded Louisiana law enforcement agency serving Calcasieu Parish residents with patrol, investigations, corrections, tax collection, and community crime prevention services, supported by a Real Time Crime Center, DFR drone aviation unit, and digital forensics capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (922140), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Corrections management
• Criminal investigations
• Public safety
• Tax collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Charles

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tax Collection: Collection of property taxes on behalf of the parish as part of sheriff's tax collector duties
2. Court Fines and Fees: Collection of court-ordered fines and fees from defendants and offenders
3. Ticket and Citation Payments: Collection of traffic tickets and civil citations
4. Government Funding: Annual budget funded through parish government allocations and law enforcement grants

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is a government law enforcement agency providing public safety services to Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Core offerings include law enforcement operations (patrol, warrants, communications), criminal investigations (general, narcotics, special victims, violent crimes, task forces), corrections and inmate management (Calcasieu Correctional Center and Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison), community-facing services (civil division, tax collection, court security), and public-facing digital services (inmate roster, sex offender registry, tip submission, payments).

Product overview

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is a government law enforcement agency offering public safety and correctional services. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of interconnected departments rather than a software product company. The core service offering spans law enforcement operations (enforcement/patrol, investigations, specialized investigations, special operations), corrections (jail facilities, inmate management), community services (civil division, tax collection, security enforcement), and specialized services (technical operations, crime lab, digital forensics, aviation). Public-facing digital services include inmate lookup, sex offender registry, crime prevention programs (Crime Stoppers, Neighborhood Watch, D.A.R.E.), tax and payment processing, and public records requests. The technical infrastructure includes a Real Time Crime Center and Drone as First Responder (DFR) aviation program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Law Enforcement Services Core law enforcement services including patrol, communications, warrants, transportation, and general enforcement operations serving Calcasieu Parish.
• Investigations Investigative services including Criminal Records Division (CRDs), Burglary & Theft, Juvenile/Domestic Violence Crimes, and Vehicle Crimes Investigation Unit (VCIU).
• Specialized Investigations Specialized investigative units including Narcotics Department, Special Victims Unit, Violent Crimes, and Task Forces.
• Special Operations Special operations including ACT-T Unit, Marine Enforcement Unit, K-9 Department, and Real Time Crime Center.
• Corrections (Calcasieu Correctional Center & Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison) Jail and correctional services including inmate management, treatment programs, court records, bonds, and inmate funds/mail services at Calcasieu Correctional Center and Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison.
• Community Services Community-facing services including Civil Division, Bailiffs & Courtroom Security, and Tax Collection.
• Special Services Specialized support services including Criminal ID/Records, Photographic Services, Evidence management, and Crime Lab.
• Strategic Operations Strategic support including Funeral Escorts, Airport Security, and Logistics.
• Security Enforcement Security services including School Resource Officer Program, D.A.R.E. Program, Elderly Services, and School Crossing Guards.
• Technical Operations Technical services including Computer Information Services, Digital Forensics, Aviation (Drone as First Responder/DFR), and Emergency Vehicle Technology.
• Administrative Services Administrative support including Accounting, Purchasing/Archives/Supply, Human Resources, and Legal Department.
• Crime Prevention Programs Public crime prevention initiatives including Crime Stoppers tip reporting, Crisis Intervention, Human Trafficking Task Force, Current Scams Reporting, Neighborhood Watch, and Reality Check program.
• Training Academy Law enforcement training academy for recruits and continuing education.
• Inmate Roster Lookup Public-facing inmate lookup system allowing users to search for inmates, view charges, and sign up for status change notifications.
• Sex Offender Registry Public sex offender registry and notification system integrated with Community Notification website.
• Tax Collection & Payments Online tax payment, court fine payment, and ticket payment processing services.
• Victim Services Support services for crime victims including victim notification through Vinelink integration.
• Sheriff Sales Public auction and sheriff sale listings for seized and foreclosed properties.
• Public Records Request Online portal for requesting public records from the sheriff's office.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office: Another Louisiana parish sheriff's office delivering the same integrated law-enforcement-plus-corrections-plus-tax-collection model in a comparable urban-parish environment. Directly comparable in scope, jurisdiction type, and service portfolio.
• Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office: Louisiana parish sheriff's office operating the Orleans Justice Center jail and providing civil, court, and law-enforcement support services within the city of New Orleans. Direct structural peer for CPSO's corrections and judicial services functions.
• St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office: Louisiana parish sheriff's office providing patrol, investigations, corrections, and community services. Comparable governance structure and service portfolio to CPSO.
• Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office: Large Louisiana parish sheriff's office providing law enforcement, corrections, civil, and tax-collector services. Highly comparable operational structure and Gulf Coast geographic context.
• Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office: Northwest Louisiana parish sheriff's office offering integrated law enforcement, corrections, and civil services — closely comparable in scale and service mix to CPSO.

Others

• CoreCivic: Private corrections operator that runs county, state, and federal detention facilities. Comparable to CPSO's CCC and CSP operations in corrections service line, though operates under a private B2G model rather than as a public agency.
• Axon Enterprise: Major law-enforcement technology vendor supplying body cameras, TASER devices, digital evidence management, and real-time crime-center software to agencies including sheriff's offices. Adjacent vendor serving the same customer category as CPSO.
• GEO Group: Private corrections and detention services provider operating community-based and secure facilities for government clients. Comparable to CPSO's corrections operations but structured as a government-services contractor.

Broad incumbents

• Louisiana State Police: State-level law enforcement authority operating statewide with overlapping enforcement, investigative, and specialized-unit capabilities (including air support). Broader incumbent that intersects with CPSO's jurisdiction on major crimes and emergencies.
• New Orleans Police Department: Large municipal law enforcement agency in Louisiana providing patrol, investigations, and specialized units. Comparable in policing technology adoption but municipal rather than parish-wide structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CalcasieuSheriff

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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