Sheriff Mike Prendergast was elected Sheriff of Citrus County in November 2016. Prior to that time, he served as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs following his appointment by Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet...

Major Danny Linhart graduated from Citrus High School in 1987. He then furthered his education with an Associate of Science degree from Central Florida College as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia Southern University in Criminal...

Elena moved to Citrus County from South Florida in the 1980’s. She graduated from Citrus High School then attained an Associate’s degree in Elementary Education from Central Florida University. She then attended Gulf Coast University...

Captain Vincent has been with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office for 24 years and held assignments in Communications, Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Education & Professional Standards Division Commander and now East District Patrol...

Ryan was born and raised in Citrus County and graduated from Citrus High School in 1995. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army where he served for 5 years. He performed Airborne and Air Assault Operations as a Military Police Sergeant and...

Misty Clendenney is the Captain of the Judicial Services Division. She started her law enforcement career in 2000 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Duty Office, she then moved up to the role of Corporal in 2005. She graduated with a B.A. in...

Captain Ferrara began working with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office in 2000. He has worked in Patrol, as a sergeant in; Special Investigations, Tactical Impact Unit and a Lieutenant in Major Crimes and Captain of the East District until...

Capt. DeCarlo has been employed with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office since February of 1987. He began his career with the agency as a dispatcher, answering 911 calls and dispatching deputies. He attended the police academy during...

The Information Technology Division consists of 6 technicians who program, support and maintain our information technology systems.

Mike joined the Citrus County Sheriff Office in 1993. He currently holds the rank of Captain. He serves as the Division Commander of the Education and Professional Standards Division. Mike also serves as the Director of the Citrus County...

Tracy joined the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2012 as the Senior Accountant in the Finance Department. In September of 2014 was promoted to the position of Finance Director. Prior to joining the CCSO, she built her...