Public Safety Committee hears sheriff on state accreditation mandate and jail overcrowding The Public Safety Committee heard from Sheriff Anthony Dennis and SSgt Blake Weathersbee about a state requirement for law‑enforcement accreditation and about overcrowding at the Sumter County Detention Center, which Sheriff Dennis said was housing about 450 inmates and had staff shortages and placement issues for people with mental‑health needs.

Sheriff Anthony Dennis reveals alarming overcrowding at the Sumter County Detention Center, where nearly 450 inmates are struggling for space amid staffing shortages and mental health placement issues.

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Colebrook Sidewalks Proposed Amid Growing Traffic Concerns and Safety Issues Council discusses feasibility study for sidewalks in Colebrook to enhance safety for pedestrians.

The Sumter County Council is taking steps to enhance safety for pedestrians in Colebrook by exploring the installation of much-needed sidewalks amid rising traffic concerns.

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