Talbot County, Maryland

12/04/2024

Category: Corrections

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Left to right: Lt. Christine Fields, Mr. Carl Fluharty, Lt. Amanda Tondin, Cpl. Taray Wright, Captain Bobby Johnson

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Left to Right: Captain Bobby Johnson, Ms. Carolyn Hitch, Lt. Christine Fields, Lt. Amanda Tondin, Cpl. Taray Wright

The Talbot County Department of Corrections is extending its mission beyond the walls of the detention center by supporting local residents in need. This Thanksgiving season, staff members adopted two families from St. Mark’s Village, a senior and handicap housing development located at 212 Bay Street just behind the detention center.

Deputy Director Cindy Green, who was recently promoted to her position, shared that the department provided food baskets and essential household items to Ms. Carolyn Hitch and Mr. Carl Fluharty, ensuring these residents could enjoy the holiday season.

“At the Department of Corrections, we are committed to building and maintaining strong community ties,” said Green. “Through programs like this, we show that we are an active part of the community, helping those in need and working to make a positive impact.”

Each year, the department also supports a Christmas initiative by adopting a family identified through the Department of Social Services. The department provides essential items such as household goods, clothing, and gifts for children, ensuring families in need have a brighter holiday season.

Additionally, the department facilitates an annual tradition where incarcerated individuals send Christmas cards to their loved ones, helping to maintain positive family connections during the holiday season.

Throughout the year, the department continues to support local charities like Endless Vision, founded by Captain Bobby Johnson. This charity organizes events to raise funds for school supplies, winter coats, and food for families on the Eastern Shore. Captain Johnson’s work is focused on youth seminars, block parties, and charity basketball games with other correctional facilities. These events help strengthen community ties, and Captain Johnson is hopeful that in the coming year, law enforcement agencies will participate to further foster trust and collaboration.

“We are always looking for ways to engage with the community and break down the barriers between law enforcement and the public,” Green added. “Our goal is not just to provide incarceration but to actively contribute to the rehabilitation and positive transformation of those in our care.”

For more information about the Talbot County Department of Corrections, please visit https://talbotcountymd.gov/corrections

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