Public Safety

GEO Group Moshannon Valley Processing Center

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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.

Public comments (11)

OpposedBobbi EricksonApr 28, 2026

Facilitated a phone call with a former detainee known as "JN," who described 45 days of detention with medical neglect — waiting three days for care after a migraine request.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 10:10 →
OpposedDawn ShieldsApr 28, 2026

Called conditions punitive and inhumane, cited a father separated from his two-year-old son for 18 months, and urged the facility be shut down.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 13:31 →
OpposedCharlotte MoyalApr 28, 2026

Her husband has been detained over 14 months with no case status; she drove three hours to speak and described lack of medical care and family trauma.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 16:33 →
OpposedChelsea SweetApr 28, 2026

Cited reports of worms and mold in food, high rates of solitary confinement, and urged the county to end its GEO contract for the community's moral legacy.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 19:06 →
OpposedDaisy ClarkApr 28, 2026

Spoke about suicide risk at the facility, citing eight confirmed suicide attempts and an April 22 hanging attempt after a hunger strike.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 21:10 →
OpposedWilliamApr 28, 2026

A Philipsburg resident who read from Matthew 25 and urged the commissioners to consider their moral responsibility.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 24:05 →
OpposedKelly Jo KennedyApr 28, 2026

Urged the county to immediately end its involvement, questioned kitchen inspections, and invoked the pledge of allegiance.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 26:12 →
OpposedLuther JettApr 28, 2026

A Philipsburg Borough Council member who commended Commissioner Glass's stance and urged the board not to vote for contract renewal.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 28:39 →
OpposedMaddie RathApr 28, 2026

An Elk County resident who said the facility brings shame, strains local EMS and police, and hurts tourism and reputation.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 30:37 →
ConcernedSherilyn SheetsApr 28, 2026

A hospice chaplain who urged commissioners to investigate beyond facility management's word and speak directly with detainees and families.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 32:32 →
OpposedKaylee McLaughlinApr 28, 2026

Co-founder of Indivisible Outcry, objected to the commissioners' statement after the reported hunger strike and delivered letters from absent residents.

Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026 · 36:00 →