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DATE: January 10, 2022
CONTACT: Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
The Charles County Detention Center (CCDC), in coordination with the Charles County Health Department and Prime Care Medical–the CCDC’s on-site medical provider–is currently addressing Covid-19 cases inside the detention center. None of the exposures have required hospitalization and resulted in cold-like symptoms. The situation was immediately and effectively managed following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, which mitigated the spread of the virus within the facility to inmates and staff members.
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CCDC has taken every precaution necessary to keep inmates and staff safe. They developed strategic plans and contingencies to address the threat of Covid-19. At a time the entire nation has experienced a larger than average series of outbreaks, the CCDC discovered a few inmates and staff members who tested positive. Once detected, the on-site medical care staff and CCDC employees put into action their contingency plan.
In accordance with the protocol set forth by the CDC, inmates who tested positive were isolated–much like what the CDC recommends to people outside of a detention center. In addition, inmates and staff continue to wear masks, social distance and are offered vaccinations. All medical and sanitation services have been available to inmates and staff.
“These are challenging times in our nation and world regarding the Covid-19 virus. The medical and mental well-being of all community members are of the utmost concern of the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Berry.
The CCDC will continue working with health care providers and the Charles County Health Department to manage those affected in addition to ensuring best practices are followed to address any future exposures.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.
CONTACT: Diane Richardson
Media Relations Office
(301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658
The Charles County Detention Center (CCDC), in coordination with the Charles County Health Department and Prime Care Medical–the CCDC’s on-site medical provider–is currently addressing Covid-19 cases inside the detention center. None of the exposures have required hospitalization and resulted in cold-like symptoms. The situation was immediately and effectively managed following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, which mitigated the spread of the virus within the facility to inmates and staff members.
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CCDC has taken every precaution necessary to keep inmates and staff safe. They developed strategic plans and contingencies to address the threat of Covid-19. At a time the entire nation has experienced a larger than average series of outbreaks, the CCDC discovered a few inmates and staff members who tested positive. Once detected, the on-site medical care staff and CCDC employees put into action their contingency plan.
In accordance with the protocol set forth by the CDC, inmates who tested positive were isolated–much like what the CDC recommends to people outside of a detention center. In addition, inmates and staff continue to wear masks, social distance and are offered vaccinations. All medical and sanitation services have been available to inmates and staff.
“These are challenging times in our nation and world regarding the Covid-19 virus. The medical and mental well-being of all community members are of the utmost concern of the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Berry.
The CCDC will continue working with health care providers and the Charles County Health Department to manage those affected in addition to ensuring best practices are followed to address any future exposures.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.