Programs create a safer #MecklenburgCounty by directly addressing recidivism and that work is intentional. The MCSO is committed to being more than just a detention facility. Under Sheriff McFadden, the focus has been on reducing repeat offenses by preparing individuals for real success after release. MCSO offers innovative programs that set it apart from many other sheriff’s offices. Individuals don’t just leave the detention center with basic job skills. Some leave with an established LLC and the foundation to operate their own business. The Sheriff’s Office also operates a Post-Release Resource Center to support men and women transitioning back into the community. The center connects individuals with essential services, including SNAP benefits, vocational and workforce development support, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, etc. The Sheriff's philosophy is simple: when people are given real tools, real support, and real opportunity after incarceration, recidivism dec...