With an average daily population of more than 900, the Etowah County Detention Center is one of the largest custodial facilities in Alabama. The center is operated by the Etowah County Sheriff s Office, which is administered by the government of Etowah County in Alabama. The Etowah County Detention Center also provides custodial services to offenders of immigration law. The center coordinates a substance abuse prevention program for inmates. Its inmates engaged in various community service projects. The Etowah County Detention Center additionally provides medical care services to inmates. The center offers the AlaVINE service, which provides information and notifications on crimes and victims.