Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Tammy S. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in education, social services, and various administrative roles. Currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at Sumter PREP Academy, Tammy specializes in grades 7-12 Exceptional Student Education. Prior roles include a Funeral Associate at BEYERS FUNERAL HOME INC, where assistance with funeral preparations and embalming apprenticeship is provided, and a Communications Officer for the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Experience also includes recruitment work for the U.S. Census Bureau and facilitating parenting classes at Devereux Kids. Tammy has served as a Dependency Case Manager at the Children's Home Society of Florida and worked as Child Advocacy Coordinator for the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Earlier career highlights include marketing management and front desk management in the hospitality industry, as well as legal assistance. Tammy holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, a BS in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix, and an AA from Pasco-Hernando Community College.
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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.