PREA Act

How to Report A Sexual Assault While in The Custody of Law Enforcement

PREA – Prison Rape Elimination Act

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law implemented in 2003 to address the prevention and elimination of sexual abuse in correctional institutions. The final regulatory standards to implement PREA went into effect on August 20, 2012.

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office has a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment of any inmate. The Agency supports the prosecution of persons who commit acts of sexual misconduct within its facility.

The Levy County Detention Bureau has developed uniform guidelines and procedures to reduce the risk of in-custody sexual assault and sexual activity.

Inmates are encouraged to report all allegations of sexual abuse and/or sexual misconduct immediately. Inmates are afforded several different avenues of reporting. The inmate may report in written or verbal form to:

• Any Detention Officer;
• Any Detention Bureau medical personnel; or
• Through the Kiosk reporting system;

Third Party Reporting (PREA 115.54)

The Levy County Detention Bureau has established a method to receive third-party reports of sexual abuse and sexual harassment on behalf of an inmate. All reported incidents will be investigated. You will be contacted, but you may still remain anonymous

If you have information on an incident of inmate sexual abuse or sexual harassment, you may contact:

• The Chief of Security/PREA Coordinator, at 352-486-5111
• Professional Standards Division, Scott Tummond at 352-486-5111 ext. 285

Or

• By All correspondence should be mailed to: Levy County Detention Bureau

PREA Coordinator
9150 NE 80^th Avenue
Bronson, FL 32621

Please have as many details as possible to include, whether reporting by phone or mail:

• Name of the inmate(s); Name(s) of person(s) involved; Name(s) of any witnesses; Description of incident;
• Date and time of the incident;
• Location of where the incident occurred; Any additional relevant information;
• Your name and contact information (optional)