March 16, 2020
Sheriff McCallum along with members of his command staff were
involved in multiple briefings today as they relate to the COVID – 19 virus.
Currently there are no confirmed reported cases of COVID – 19 in Levy County
but all preparations to prevent the spread of this virus are being taken to
ensure the public’s safety and the safety of those in custody.
Based on information obtained during these meetings Sheriff
McCallum has decided, in the abundance of caution, to suspend all ON-SITE visitations
with persons in the custody of the Levy County Detention Facility. Family and
friends of individuals in custody are still able to contact loved ones by phone
and on-line video visitation. The instruction on how to establish a Securus account
to be able to receive phone calls and create an on-line visitation account can
be found at www.levyso.com and follow the
links in the Divisions/Detention Bureau section.
COVID – 19 has interrupted multiple public access and some criminal
court processes in Levy County. The most up-to-date information on county
facility operation closures can be located at www.levydisaster.com. The Levy County
Sheriff’s Office works diligently alongside the Levy County Emergency
Management Department to mitigate any and all disasters that affect the
citizens of Levy County. Sheriff McCallum is committed to ensure the safety of
all citizens of Levy County, including those who are in custody and the
employees of this office.