A.C.D.C.

The Allegany County

Detention Center

William "Bill" Hunt Memorial

Pastor "Bill" Hunt served the staff and inmate population for 30 years. In memory of his dedication a memorial has been placed at the detention center to honor his service.

Congratulations! Lt. Daniel Lasher was sworn into Office as Vice President of the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association.

Congratulations! Lt. Rhonda Downton is now a "Certified" Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist!

Lt. Downton successfully completed the Cooper Institute certification process. She was instrumental in getting our annual physical fitness assessment "up and running". Prospective Correctional Officers and current Officers who wish to be be firearms certified, must successfully complete an annual physical agility and assessment. Lt. Downton will continue to supervise the assessment, putting her new knowledge and training to the test!

Officer of the Year 2012 Chad Guthrie

Lt. Lasher, Captain Cutter, Officer Chad Guthrie, Lt. Downton, Sheriff Craig Robertson, Lt. Bill Greise

New Officer Candidate Physical Assesment 1.5 mile run.

THE DIRECT SUPERVISION PHILOSOPHY

Direct Supervision is a management philosophy, backed by a supervisory style for inmates, supported by a physical plant design that places staff face to face with inmates with full responsibility for the management of inmate behavior. All Officers work in direct contact with the inmates on a day to day basis, interacting, listening and communicating with the inmates.

The Sheriff of Allegany County is 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 all the inmates is a 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 is provided to maintain the operation of the facility. The entire staff of the center is 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.

Commission on Correctional Standards

The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards was established by the General Assembly to advise the Secretary regarding standards for state, local and privately-operated correctional facilities. The Commission staff audits correctional facilities and private home detention monitoring agencies to determine levels of compliance, develop audit reports and provide technical assistance to correct areas of noncompliance. Trained volunteers are used extensively to accomplish the inspection process. Final audit reports of correctional facilities are reviewed by Commission Members, who are appointed by the Governor for a term of three years. The Commission's work is forwarded to the Secretary of the Department for final review and comment.

Recognition of Achievement

The Allegany County Detention Center is mandated to follow the strict set of Standards issued by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards. These Standards set a baseline for all correctional institutions in the State of Maryland to follow. All correctional institutions are audited by the Commission, every 2-3 years, to assure compliance with the Standards. The Allegany County Detention Center has achieved a 100%compliance with the Standards for the past 6 consecutive audits.

Facility Information

Opening Date: April 2002

Total Inmate Capacity-234 beds

Male Inmate Capacity-132 beds

Female Inmate Capacity-30 beds

Work Release/Inmate Worker Capacity-48

Special Needs-24 beds

Other Areas include: Non-contact Visiting Area and waiting room, Intake/Release Area, property room, Programs Area, Medical Unit, Library, Gymnasium, Records Room, Control Center, Kitchen, Laundry, Maintenance Area, and 7 Housing Units.

Staff Services include: Male and Female Staff Locker Rooms, Staff Exercise Room, Officer Training and Dining Facilities.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

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.
County Work Crew - Inmates may participate in a county work program in conjunction with the Allegany County department of Public Works.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commissary - Inmates may purchase clothing, hygiene articles, stationary needs, and snacks at their own expense from the facility commissary.
Indigent Services - The facility provides certain items to those inmates who have no funds.

Helpful Information

Person may be held in the Allegany County Detention Center for a variety of reasons and under a variety of circumstances. Persons may be held on a “bond”. This is an amount of money that must be posted to assure the person will return for trial. They may be held without a bond. They may be here serving a sentence imposed by a court of law. They may be held here awaiting a transfer to another legal jurisdiction.

Persons held within the facility can not receive phone calls. There is a collect calling phone system available to all incarcerates that requires you accept the charges and establish an account with the phone vendor. Please be aware that all phone calls are subject to monitoring and recording.

Money

The Detention Center will ONLY accept money orders. They must be mailed to the inmate. Deposits can be made to an inmate account for phone use by contacting the vendor listed below in the LINKS section.

Mail

Persons held within the facility may receive mail if they elect to do so, they can also send mail. If you write a letter to someone held in the facility, you must print clearly their name and inmate number. You must also supply a return address. You can not have drawings, stickers, or pictures on your envelope. Please be aware that all mail entering and leaving the facility is subject to search.

Incoming mail to the inmate will be refused for the following reasons: (this list is not all inclusive)

Perfume, Aftershave, Cologne
Lipstick, Lip Gloss
Glitter ink
Any and all foreign substances
Must include a return address
Inmate to inmate mail
Polaroid photos
Suggestive type material
Gang related material

Mailing address Example:

John Doe BI#12345

Allegany County Detention Center

14300 McMullen Hwy, Cumberland, MD 21502

Driving Directions

From I68 East or West, take exit 42 south onto Rt. 220 South for apx. six miles. The Detention center is located on the left hand side of Rt. 220, 1/10 of a mile past the NBCI correctional facility.

From North or South of Cumberland, follow Rt 220 to 14300 McMullen Hwy, Cumberland, MD. 21502.

The detention Center is located in the Community of Cresaptown Maryland, a suburb of Cumberland.

Visitation Schedule

If you wish to visit an inmate, you must have a government issued photo ID. If you are under the age of 18 you must be accompanied by an adult who is your parent or legal guardian.

Monday 0900-1100 A-Unit 1300-1500SW Females

Tuesday 0900-1100 C-Unit 1300-1500F-Unit

Wednesday 0900-1100 G-Unit

1230 SW-Males and Medical Inmates

Thursday 0900-1100 C-Unit 1230-1500 E-Unit P/C

Friday 0900-1100 D-Unit

1230-1500 E-Unit A/S

Saturday 1230-1430 Special Visits- Males

Sunday 0900-1000 Special Visits-Females

1230-1500 B-Unit

1730-1915- Working County Crew