William R. Powell
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners welcomed William R. Powell as their new Director of Corrections, with responsibilities that
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Jail
King County Opening Homeless Shelter in Seattle Jail Wing
King County officials recently announced that they will operate a temporary 24-hour enhanced emergency shelter in the west wing of the King County Correctional Facility.
Read moreGeneva County Officials Break Ground on New Jail
Geneva County commissioners have broken ground on a $9 million project to build a new jail.
Read moreUpgrades to Kandiyohi County Jail Security System Underway
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners agreed to technological upgrades of the jail’s outdated security system.
Read moreTipton County Jail Breaks Ground on New Facility
The Tipton County Board of Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking event in August to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Tipton County Jail and Sheriff’s Administration Center.
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Central Kansas Community Finances Jail with New Bonds
The Dickinson County Public Building Commission (PBC) on September 4 approved the issuance of $13.5 million in Kansas Public Commission Revenue Bonds in order to finance the construction of a new jail facility and renovation of an existing courthouse, according to the Abilene Reflector Chronicle.
Read moreJE Dunn Selected for Greene County Jail Expansion
JE Dunn Construction is partnering with DeWitt & Associates, Inc. to manage the construction of the Greene County Jail expansion project.
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Hawaii Mulls Public-Private Partnership For New Oahu Jail
Gov. David Ige confirmed at the end of August that the Aloha State will relocate the Oahu Community Correctional Center from its current location to the site of the state’s animal quarantine facility in Honolulu, Pacific Business News reported
Read moreDickinson County to Build New Jail, Renovate Courthouse
Dickinson County officials are moving forward with a $15 million project that will include the construction of a new jail and the renovation of the current courthouse.
Read moreVoters Approve New Ingham County Jail and Justice Complex
Voters in Ingham County have approved the construction of a new jail, the first to be built in over five decades.
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