Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Brenda McCray-Alford is an experienced professional with a background in various roles related to law enforcement, education, and childcare. Currently serving as a Production Trainee at Tyson Foods since June 2021, Brenda trains assembly and production workers while assisting in the development of training methods. Brenda has been a Corporal Detention Officer at Sumter County Sheriff's Office since August 2009 and has also worked as a Bus Driver for the Sumter County Board of Education since August 2005. Prior to these roles, Brenda owned and operated Brenda's Open Arm Daycare from July 1999 to April 2008. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix (2017-2019) and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from the same institution (2014-2016), alongside a high school diploma from Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia, obtained between 1988 and 1991.