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San Mateo County Facility to Receive Security Upgrades

February 11, 2015 2315 Views Colin Schless, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Edu-Safe Associates, Gunnar Hubbard, Johnson Center for Science and Community Life, Louisiana, Oahu Community Correctional Center, Top 10 States for LEED, Vasakronan, Western U.S.

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Following a 4-1 vote by the San Mateo County Board of Directors, Maguire Correctional Facility will undergo more than $5 million in safety renovations and improvements.

Precast Complete on New Reno County Facility

November 19, 2014 1719 Views Bondfield Construction Company Ltd., Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, Central U.S., David Short, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Dump Trike, Electricity, generic medicine, LEED Platinum, Louisiana, Wharton School

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On August 25, Oldcastle Modular set the last precast concrete cell module for the new $29 million Reno County Correctional Facility expansion, completing the precast portion of the facility and marking a significant milestone for the project.

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Crowded Michigan Jail to Receive Third Expansion

July 30, 2014August 6, 2014 1912 Views Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Eastern U.S., George Baird, Louisiana, Northside Elementary School, Texas Christian University, Tom Forcella, Wrexham Industrial Estate

LIVINGSTON, Mich. — The Livingston County Board of Commissioners has approved construction contracts, as well as the issuing of up to $15 million in tax-exempt general obligation bonds, clearing the way for expansion at the county’s severely overcrowded jail. The expansion project will add a number of new beds to the chronically overwhelmed facility, increasing its bed capacity from 254 to 411.

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Elko County Names Jail Construction Manager

June 10, 2014 1405 Views Cell Phones in Prisons, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Journey House, juvenile justice girls, Louisiana, Pueblo Unit, Texas Christian University, Western U.S.

ELKO, Nev. — Following an April vote to allocate $3.6 million to construction of a new jail wing, Elko County commissioners have selected Ormaza Construction to complete a much-needed building expansion. The firm was selected from a pool of four qualified bidders to construct the more than $4.1 million project.

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DeSoto Supervisors Green Light Jail Addition

May 28, 2014 1460 Views Bondfield Construction Company Ltd., Cell Phones in Prisons, David Short, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Eastern U.S., Forum Equity Partners Inc., Louisiana, Ohio Department of Youth Services, South West Detention Centre, stem cell

HERNANDO, Miss. — DeSoto County supervisors recently approved the second phase of construction on the DeSoto County jail, which will include space for 268 new inmates. When completed, the addition will greatly increase the county’s inmate housing capacity, bringing the jail up to 572 beds.

Cumberland County Dedicates New Jail Expansion

February 5, 2014February 12, 2014 2620 Views David Short, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Eastern U.S., Education Spending, George Baird, Louisiana, Texas Christian University, Worth Hills Village

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — After a 17-month construction process, Cumberland County officials recently celebrated the dedication of the expanded Cumberland County Detention Center.

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New Jail, Courtrooms Could Solve Fresno Overcrowding Issue

November 20, 2013 1477 Views Andres Alonso, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, DESPP, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, PerfectServe, School Safety Funding, Western U.S.

FRESNO, Calif. — As jail populations continue to swell, Fresno County officials are considering two expansion options that may ease its stressed correctional system. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has recently requested state assistance to build and operate two new arraignment courtrooms, and has been pursuing competitive funds to replace an aging jail complex.