Here s how detention centers in the Sandhills region will celebrate Christmas this year.
In Cumberland County, inmates can visit with family through an online system. Because of COVID-19, they are given complimentary five-minute phone calls each week, according to Sgt. Patrice Bogertey, a spokeswoman with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Each of the 441 inmates will receive a care package during the holidays. The packages are funded through the inmate welfare fund and include snacks, Bogertey said.
At the Hoke County Detention Center, visitations are online-only due to COVID-19 restrictions. Phone calls are considered recreation time, which allows an inmate to talk for up to an hour.