Manatee County
Charles R. Wells, Sheriff
1,164 FTE (2022)
$192.7M budget (FY 2023-24 Adopted (original budget) — Sheriff (law enforcement + county jail), General Fund)
$476/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 498 | (43%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 355 | (30%) |
| Civilian staff | 311 | (27%) |
| Total | 1,164 |