Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Randy McQueen has extensive experience in law enforcement and criminal investigation, currently serving as an Investigator, Crime Analyst, and Polygraph Examiner at Sumter County Sheriff's Office since August 1995. Responsibilities include building relationships with informants, conducting comprehensive crime analysis, and performing polygraph examinations to assess truthfulness. Prior to this role, Randy contributed to case management and quality control at Sumter City Police from September 2017 to October 2019. Earlier experience includes serving as an Investigator in the United States Air Force from 1988 to 1995. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration in Personnel Management from Troy University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Saint Leo University.
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.