Programs & Services

As one of the top law enforcement agencies in the nation, we offer a variety of programs and services committed to keeping our citizens safe, and keeping Polk County one of the safest places in the country to work, live, and play. 

Follow the links on this page to find out more about our Crime Prevention programs, including Women's Self Defense, Neighborhood Watch, and Business Watch, and other courses available to the public, such as Active Shooter Training, and the Teen Driver Challenge. 

Did you know? PCSO strives to build stronger and safer communities by using volunteers throughout the agency. We have over 3,500 volunteer agency members who save taxpayers an average of $3 Million dollars annually in manpower and resources, through unique programs such as Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP), Volunteer Sheriff's Service Officers (VSSOs), the Senior vs. Crime Program, the Chaplaincy Unit, and helping out at Animal Control, the two jail facilities, Human Resources, Records, and Special Operations. To find out more about how you can help PCSO reduce crime and improve the quality of life for our citizens by becoming a volunteer, please call Volunteer Services at 863-298-6681 or visit our "Become a Volunteer" page.