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Department of Corrections highlights warming-center support, e-bonding and partnerships as detainee counts rise
Summary
Chief Elder Dancy reported ACDC and Fulton County combined counts with an ACDC average daily population of about 87, described 9,600 warming-center meals provided in the quarter, and said the department processed 1,142 e-bonds in Q2 as partnerships expanded.
Chief Elder Dancy presented the Department of Corrections' FY26 second-quarter report to the Public Safety committee on Feb. 9, describing operations, partnerships and population data.
Dancy listed partnerships that provide services to detainees, including Someone Cares Atlanta and the Emory Forensic Psychiatric team, which saw 114 detainees during the quarter for mental-health follow-up and continuity of care. He also highlighted the department's role in supporting the city's warming centers during recent storms, reporting that 9,600 meals were provided during the quarter and that corrections staff supported laundry, linen and supplies distribution.
On detention numbers, Dancy said the combined ACDC and Fulton County counts were shown in the presentation and that the average daily population for ACDC was 87; he later noted a total count of 460 (Feb. 3) and said the count fluctuates (current count cited as 463). Dancy emphasized Fulton County retains responsibility for its detainees' staffing and medical services.
The department also described modernization efforts: remote bonding and e-bonding were expanded (1,142 e-bonds recorded in Q2) and the in-custody virtual court processes continue. DOC staff outlined training, attrition and job classifications and said they are continuing reentry and inmate-services programs to reduce recidivism.
Council members thanked DOC for shelter operations and asked about community service in lieu of fines; DOC and court representatives said the court handles sentencing alternatives case-by-case and DOC can facilitate community-service placements when ordered by a judge.
Next steps: DOC will provide follow-up details on detainee demographics over time and staffing numbers as requested by council members.
