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Chester County Prison board authorizes full enclosure of outdoor recreation yards
Summary
The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors voted to authorize construction of fenced enclosures over all outdoor recreation yards, following consultant presentations and staff recommendation favoring a fully enclosed "prevention" design to reduce escapes and contraband risk.
The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors on Feb. 19 authorized construction of enclosures over all outdoor recreation yards at Chester County Prison after a multi-month design review and a recommendation from Warden Gordon Holland.
The action followed a presentation from a consultant identified as Anthony of Buka, who described three approaches considered: (1) deterrence (raising perimeter fence height and adding non-climb fabric and razor ribbon), (2) prevention (fully enclosing the yards with a perimeter structure and overhead fabric or ceiling that prevents climbing), and (3) full individual outdoor cells that would isolate inmates. Anthony told the board the prevention option is commonly used, allows more yard activity and provides a high level of security at a…
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