Maintenance and Capital Planning: The Vision for San Diego’s New Vista Detention and Re-entry Facility
Managing the maintenance needs of multiple jail facilities is no small task.
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$229 Million Macomb County Jail Project Hits Halfway Mark
Project managers working on the $229 million Macomb County Jail project in Mount Clemens, Mich., recently told the county Board of Commissioners that the project is on time and under budget at the halfway point.
Sheriff Criticizes $1.1 Billion Construction, Renovation Plan for Fulton County Jail
On Aug. 20, Fulton County, Ga., Commissioners in a 4-1 vote approved a $1.1 billion plan to build a new facility on the Rice Street Jail site to house inmates experiencing medical and mental health issues.
Montana Voters to Consider $105 Million Jail Bond in November
Voters will decide the fate of the Flathead County Detention Center in Kalispell on Nov. 4.
Grant County Jail tackles growth, overcrowding in rural Washington
The Grant County Jail was built in the 1980s and was outdated the moment it opened. It had been designed for just 85 inmates and rapidly outgrew its capacity.
Aroostook County, Maine, Opens Design Process for New Regional Jail
In July Aroostook County commissioners approved the next phase in planning the county jail replacement, launching the design proposal process for what could become the region’s most significant public safety investment in decades.
Bell County, Texas, Jail Complex Overhaul Nears Completion
While Bell County’s existing jail complex was designed to serve approximately 900 inmates, it was undersized for the county’s actual detention needs.
Santa Clara County Rethinks Jail Plans Amid Aging Facilities and Community Pushback
Santa Clara County is once again weighing options for a new jail as it faces aging infrastructure, rising costs, and community concerns. Although officials say something must be built to meet federal mandates and basic care requirements, exactly what that looks like is still unclear.
Commission Approves New DeKalb County Jail Site on Smith Road
DeKalb County Commissioners approved plans to build a new jail on Smith Road, opting for a more cost-effective site and approving up to $35 million in funding without requiring a public referendum.
Macomb County, Mich., Creates National Model of Corrections and Care
The Macomb County Jail Central Intake and Assessment Center (CAIC) serves as a crucial link between the justice system and community-based mental health care. At admission, people will be assessed for medical needs as well as mental health or substance-use disorders in coordination with MCCMH professionals.