History of the Detention Center
The Sheriff of Allegany County has been responsible for protecting the
citizens of Allegany County by providing a secure holding facility for
persons legally placed in confinement within Allegany County. The
Corrections Division of the Sheriff’s Office is mandated to provide for
the safety of the inmates placed into its custody by maintaining a
humane living environment at the Detention Center, while also providing
a safe working environment for the staff of the center. The facility
operates upon the following principles:
The physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of inmates are
primary concern.
A variety of programs are provided to aid interested inmates with their
reintegration process.
In order to meet these goals, a sufficient number of trained staff are
provided to maintain the operation of the facility. The entire staff of
the center are dedicated to providing a correctional program that meets
applicable County, State, and Federal standards. Concerted efforts are
made to ensure that the inmates’ human rights and dignity are not
violated. Captain Roger L. Cutter serves as the Assistant Administrator
of the center.
The Detention Center is currently located in Cresaptown, Maryland in the
new Direct Supervision facility for which the Grand Opening was held in
April of 2002. This new state of the art facility will accommodate 300
inmates upon completion of phase two construction at a later date. The
new facility is located at 14300 McMullen Highway (U.S. Rt. 220 south)
in Cresaptown, Maryland.
Staffing
Currently, the detention center employs in addition to the Assistant
Administrator, one administrative assistant, and a full time certified
correctional staff.
Any person who has custodial supervision of inmates must attend a
Maryland Police Training Commission approved Correctional Academy before
entering the facility to work. This academy runs from 5 to 8 weeks in
length, depending upon the location of the academy. Additionally, each
officer must complete eighteen hours of approved in-service in order to
maintain Correctional Officer certification.
Programs and Services
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Work Release Program - Inmates sentenced to the Allegany County Detention Center may participate in the Work Release program upon the recommendation of the sentencing judge and upon approval of the Work Release Director and the Administrator.
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County Work Crew - Inmates may participate in a county work program in conjunction with the Allegany County department of Public Works.
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G.E.D. Classes - Sponsored by the Allegany County Board of Education, the classes are available to those inmates who request to participate and meet basic eligibility requirements.
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Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP) - A five week program designed to educate inmates who have a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse. This program is sponsored in conjunction with the Allegany County Health Department. This program which began under a grant is currently funded through the Allegany County Health Department.
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Medical Services - The detention center has a Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours per day. A facility physician, psychiatrist, and dentist work with the Health Services Administrator to address the medical needs of the inmates. Emergency services are provided by local EMS agencies and local hospitals.
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Mental Health Counseling - The facility has a full time Mental Health Counselor who works in conjunction with the Medical Department and the facility psychiatrist. This program is currently funded under a joint grant with the Allegany County Health Department through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.
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Religious Services - The detention center maintains a facility chaplain and also offers each inmate the opportunity to visit with a variety of religious personnel representing different denominations on a regular basis. Church services are held on a weekly basis.
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Commissary - Inmates may purchase clothing, hygiene articles, stationary needs, and snacks at their own expense from the facility commissary.
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Indigent Services - The facility provides certain items to those inmates who have no funds.
Information
Information about inmates incarcerated at the Allegany County
Detention Center is available to the public. Such information will be
provided contingent upon the safety and security of the facility,
inmates, and staff, and in accordance with applicable state laws. The
telephone number of the detention center is (301) 729-8540, Extension
227.
Contact Information
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, Maryland 21502
301-729-8540
General Information: Extension 227
Administration: Extension 222