Temporary Jail Construction Commences in Kansas City
Construction is progressing on a new temporary, modular jail in Kansas City, Mo., after local officials approved an additional $3.83 million in funding for the project last week.
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Kansas City Sales Tax Vote Clears Path for New Jail, Public Safety Upgrades
Kansas City voters approved a 20-year renewal of the city’s quarter-cent public safety sales tax on April 8, securing funding for a new municipal jail and other key public safety infrastructure after years of uncertainty and logistical hurdles.
Jackson County Anticipates Spring Opening for New Detention Center
Construction has begun on a new and improved Jackson County Detention Center to replace the county’s current downtown facility.
JE Dunn Taking Lead on Kansas City Courthouse Improvements
In early February the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the award of a $62.4 million contract to JE Dunn Construction Company for building improvements at the Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse as part of the White House’s Investing in America Agenda.
Ahead of its Time: New High-Rise Criminal Court Designed to Safely Handle High-Volume Caseloads
Maricopa County, Ariz., is the fourth largest county in the nation — and its rising number of court cases is a testament to that. From 2000 to 2008, the number of criminal cases went from 26,000 to more than 41,000. More than 56,000 criminal cases are expected to be ongoing by 2016.