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Gulf Correctional Institution reports rising inmate counts, potential to restore county work squads; county and DOC discuss running sewer to work camp

5810129 · August 26, 2025
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Gulf Correctional Institution Warden updated commissioners that inmate numbers and staffing have improved enough to restore some work crews; commissioners and staff discussed running sewer to a nearby work camp as a longer‑term step to reopen additional crews.

Mark Pavas Ward, warden at Gulf Correctional Institution, reported to the commission on Aug. 26 that inmate population and staff recruitment are improving and that the facility could soon provide additional inmate work squads to the county. Ward said the annex population and available squads are tied to staffing levels and…

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