Sumter County Sheriffs Office

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office, located in Livingston, Alabama, is a law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting its community. With a workforce of 253 employees, the Sheriff's Office plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and order. A key component of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office is its Victim Advocate program, established in 2005. The program provides crucial support to victims of various crimes, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, and other serious injuries. The Victim Advocate serves as a liaison between victims and various agencies such as law enforcement, the State Attorney's Office, and the Court, ensuring victims receive the necessary assistance. The Victim Advocate program offers a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of victims. These services encompass crime victims' compensation, transportation assistance, counseling referrals, shelter resources, injunctions for protection, loaner cellular phones, and informational brochures on victim-related topics. Melissa Kunz serves as the current Victim Advocate and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She can be reached at (352) 793-0278 extension 2379.