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Committee acknowledges report on safety upgrades at King County adult detention facilities
Summary
The Law and Justice Committee acknowledged a June 2025 report on technology and other safety improvements at King County adult detention facilities and released $100,000 in budgeted funds; staff outlined equipment, gaps, and estimated upgrade costs.
The Law and Justice Committee on July 29 acknowledged receipt of a June 2025 report on safety improvements in King County’s adult detention facilities and released $100,000 in Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) funds tied to a 2025 budget proviso. Leah Krekel Saapi, filling in for council staff, summarized the report: King County’s secure adult detention facilities are the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in downtown Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The report lists technology used for safety and contraband prevention, including body scanners, x-ray and handheld metal…
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