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Sumter County detention director reports education programs; council hears staffing shortfall

Sumter County Council · March 1, 2026
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Detention Center Director Patricia Ray told the Public Safety Committee that Morris College will offer online freshman classes to detainees and some detainees are working toward GEDs; she also reported the facility is understaffed by about 80 positions and that county leadership will meet to address staffing.

At the Public Safety Committee report Sept. 27, Detention Center Director Patricia Ray summarized rehabilitation and education steps at the county jail, saying Morris College will work with the facility to allow detainees to enroll in online freshman classes and that some detainees are pursuing GED…

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