PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan — The Government of Saskatchewan has completed a 144-bed expansion of the Prince Albert Provincial Correctional Centre in Prince Albert to further ensure the safety and security of facility staff, offenders and the public.
PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan — The Government of Saskatchewan has completed a 144-bed expansion of the Prince Albert Provincial Correctional Centre in Prince Albert to further ensure the safety and security of facility staff, offenders and the public.
TULSA, Okla. — On Oct. 5, the Tulsa County Commissioners unanimously voted to withdraw a purchase offer for the proposed site of a new juvenile justice center. Although Tulsa County had put down a $5,000 earnest payment on the site, the commission ultimately voted to authorize a withdrawal of the offer after community input.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers on Aug. 19 officially selected a new location for the Utah State Prison.
CORK, Ireland — A new jail nearing completion in Cork will be a distinct departure from the one it is replacing.
BUNNELL, Fla. — Construction on Flagler County’s new inmate housing facility, located in Bunnell, reached a significant milestone earlier this month as crews began the installation of 86 new prefabricated cells.
PHUKET, Thailand — After a long waiting period, Phuket Prison Chief Pichit Wanajit confirmed that Phuket Provincial Prison is set to break ground this month. The new prison will be able to hold more inmates and relieve some of the pressure that is on the current facility.
FORT MADISON, Iowa — More than 500 Iowa inmates were relocated to the state’s $132 million penitentiary in Fort Madison on Aug. 1.
In recent years, the line between correctional facilities and mental health facilities has blurred. Jails and prisons are now some of the largest de facto mental health providers in the country, and many county jails in dense metro areas are seeing more inmates in need of mental health services.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers and correctional leaders held a hearing on June 16 to discuss four potential sites for the state’s new correctional facility.
Recognizing longtime and emerging industry leaders.
Winners announced at annual Corrections Summit.
