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Sumter County sheriff reports 66,175 calls, weapon seizures and detention capacity concerns
Summary
Sheriff Anthony Dennis told the council his office responded to 66,175 calls last year, seized over 200 guns, reported a 100% clearance rate on homicides and runaways, and warned the county's detention center is near capacity; he raised juvenile detention costs and discussed regional/local facility options.
Sheriff Anthony Dennis presented the Sumter County Sheriff's annual crime report to the council, reviewing response volume, enforcement initiatives, and jail capacity.
Dennis said the sheriff's office responded to 66,175 calls for service in the past year. He reported an increase in homicides during the period and said the department achieved a 100% clearance rate on homicides and on runaways/missing-person cases. "I would…
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