Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Linda McCreary has extensive experience in administrative and technical roles across various organizations. Currently, Linda serves as a Quality Control professional at the Sumter County Sheriff's Office since October 2018 and as a Clerk II at the Sumter County Family Court since September 2014. Previous positions include Secretary at Wateree Community Actions, Inc. (2010-2013), Legal Secretary at Levi, Wittenberg, Harritt, Hoefer & Davis, PA (2009-2010), Addressing Technician at Aiken County (2007-2008), Administrative Assistant at Energy Solutions (2007), Dispatcher II at Aiken Sheriff's Office (2006), Data Entry Clerk at Sumter County Sheriff's Office (2003-2005), and Statistical and Research Analyst I at the State Law Enforcement Division (1999-2003). Linda holds an Associate's degree in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology from Central Carolina Technical College and a high school diploma from Sumter High School.
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Sumter County Sheriff's Office
The Victim Advocate program has been in effect since November 7, 2005 providing crisis intervention and supportive measures to victims of crime. The majority of cases handled by the Advocate involve sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, or other serious injury cases. The Victim Advocate’s primary focus is that of the victim or the victim’s family’s emotional, physical, and financial needs. These needs are addressed by acting as a liaison for victims with Law Enforcement, the State Attorney’s Office, and the Court. The advocate provides assistance with crime’s compensation, transportation, counseling, and shelter, injunctions for protection, loaner cellular phones, referrals, and informational brochures on victim related topics. Melissa Kunz is the current Victim Advocate for the Sumter County Sheriff's Office and is on call 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. She has recently become a member of the death review team for children and participates in weekly staff meetings on problem child abuse cases at the Department of Children and Families and attends the Community Task Force on Sexual and Domestic Violence monthly. Melissa collaborates on issues to improve services in our county for rape, domestic violence, and child abuse cases routinely updating and distributing service provider lists and resources. Melissa can be reached at (352) 793-0278 extension 2379.