Prison staffing and camera system
Summary
Corrections Employees Week was recognized with a proclamation. Commissioners praised prison and pre-release staff, noting the difficulty of recruiting for a 24/7 operation and crediting staff with deterring crime.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Officers cost $20/hour each; cameras come from Act 13 funds, not general taxes.
Correctional employees and the county's overall public safety system.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-05-07
Corrections Employees Week was recognized with a proclamation. Commissioners praised prison and pre-release staff, noting the difficulty of recruiting for a 24/7 operation and crediting staff with deterring crime.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-03-26
The board signed off on three new correctional officers at $20/hour and spent nearly $40,000 in gas-impact (Act 13) money on new camera servers for the prison.
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